Feeding opportunites are subject to change based on attendance, weather and the voluntary participation of the animals.
Ben Gogolick Giraffe Encounter
Gather up your herd and head to the Ben Gogolick Giraffe Encounter in the African Savanna area. Get close to the world's tallest mammal with the unforgettable experience of hand-feeding 17-foot giraffes right out of your hand.
Romaine lettuce is $3 per leaf or 3 for $6 and is available on the giraffe deck site; open seasonally, weather permitting.
Feed Times (subject to change):
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Outback Aviary
Outback Aviary is a free-flight aviary located inside Australian Adventure and is home to a flock of small, colorful parrots called budgies. Guests can either walk-through this experience as part of their Zoo admission without feeding the birds or for an additional fee, guests can feed the budgies. Feed sticks can be purchased at the nearby Boomerang Train station sales counter. The aviary is open seasonally, weather permitting.
Cost per feed stick: $3
The Outback Aviary is now open for the season.
Contact Yard
Visit a replica of an Australian ranch house complete with farm animals such as goats, sheep and miniature horses. Zoo guests are able to get close to these animals in a petting yard experience. Guests are not permitted to feed animals within this area.
Tours
Options for an animal behind the scenes tour is available to enhance your visit. Advanced reservations are required for these experiences. Availability is limited.
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