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Giraffe
11:00am, 11:20am, 1:30pm
Daily
African Painted Dog
Thursday and Sunday
You'll be all ears as you meet and learn about one of the most endangered mammals in the world.
Early Morning Savannah Walk
Join us for an intimate tour exploring the African Savannah.
Sun Bear
Tuesday and Sunday
Get ready for a bear-y memorable encounter.
Rhinoceros
2:00pm
Be a Keeper Close Encounter
8:00am
Orangutan
1:45pm
Tuesday and Saturday
Best of Australia
8:00am
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!
Bush Buddies
1:30pm
Tuesday and Thursday
Galapagos Tortoise
11:00am (October - March)
Saturday and Sunday (October - March)
Penguin
2:45pm (October - March)
Friday and Sunday (October - March)
Tiger
Wednesday
Join us behind-the-scenes to meet Jaya the Sumatran Tiger and his dedicated keepers
Bull Elephant Art Spray
Exclusive, amazing and the big daddy of all souvenirs!
Bull Elephant
Weekly
Meet our golden prince!
Red Panda
8:00am
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