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VIP Tour

Expedition Adventure

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Visit us for an Expedition Adventure! Tour San Antonio Zoo and learn about the amazing animals that live here. This is an adventure you don’t want to miss!

This tour will meet at San Antonio Zoo Lions Pride statues just beyond our ticket booths.

Experience Highlights:

  • Walk zoo grounds with your personal education tour guide
  • Chat with animal care specialists
  • Learn more about our animals that live at the zoo
  • Aldabra Tortoise experience
  • Brooder Room experience

*please note – Expedition Adventure tour experiences vary by date and are subject to animal availability. For questions about tour dates and availability, email information@sazoo.org

All requests must be made a minimum of 72 hours in advance.

Please note: Animal presentations and behind-the-scenes areas are subject to change based on the health and welfare of the animals.

SCHEDULE

Weekdays (Mon. – Fri.)
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | $86 per person

Insider Tips

This VIP Tour is $86 per person.

Admission is separate and required for entry.

Arrive at the Front Gate 15 minutes prior to your experience to check in.

There is a max capacity for this experience of 6 guests. Spots fill up fast, so book now!

Expedition Adventure Guidelines/Disclaimers:

  • The overall tour lasts around two hours.
  • Admission to San Antonio Zoo is separate and required for entry.
  • Face masks for guests ages 2 and older will be required for all VIP Tours.
  • The tour fee is non-refundable, however, the tour will be rescheduled when possible if necessary.
  • San Antonio Zoo reserves the right to cancel or modify the VIP tour Interactions due to inclement weather, animal health/well-being, and/or safety concerns. In the event of cancellation, efforts will be made to reschedule you on a future date.
  • Program is subject to change and/or cancellation due to animal availability
  • No service animals allowed during the VIP tour.
  • Children 15 years and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult.
  • Any arrivals 15 minutes or later after the start of the experience will not be admitted.
  • Please advise us of any disabilities, special needs, medical conditions or any other concerns you may have that could prevent you from fully participating in the experience. The more information you can provide, the better we can assist you.

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