Adventure Tours 2012

You will get a peek behind the scenes at the Zoo with an Adventure Tour. These Tours give guests an opportunity to view the Zoo from a different vantage point and encounter animals in a new way, as well as hear about the conservation mission of the Zoo from the keepers and trainers themselves.  All Adventure Tours will take guests behind the scenes as well as give guests an opportunity to meet an animal up close and personal.

Adventures begin in the Hix Institute (formally the Education Center) just to the right of the Zoo gates where guests will meet an Adventure Guide, receive an Adventure map and information, synchronize watches and begin the Adventure.

During your visit of the Zoo the Adventure map will direct you to the times and locations to meet the Adventure Guide for a special behind the scenes experience. Each Tour experience will give you an opportunity to step behind the scenes where you will see areas of the Zoo most people never get a chance to experience. 

Adventure Tours are $50 per person. Zoo admission and parking are not included. Guests may purchase Zoo admission tickets online or when they arrive at the Zoo. As always, Zoo members receive admission and parking free. Adventure Tours must be booked in advance online. 

 Photo by Susan Lang

Important Information in Preparation for an Adventure Tour
Adventure Tours take place on Saturdays, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Participants of the Adventure Tour must be at least six years old. If a participant is under the age of 14 years they must be accompanied by a paid adult participant. The maximum number of participants is 8 people per session.

Due to the restricted size in some of the behind the scenes areas, mobility issues may present a challenge. If you or someone in your group has a special need or mobility issue, please contact us in advance so that we can better accommodate the need. Call us at (317) 630-2076.

Participants of the Adventure Tour must have a signed Waiver of Liability before beginning the Adventure. Participants under the age of 18 years will need this waiver signed by a parent or guardian.