Behind the Scenes Tours

See the Zoo as you’ve never seen it before! Have you ever wanted to venture inside the world of the elephants and rhinos at the Elephant Encounter? Wanted to know what it’s like in the seal and sea lion kitchen? (Who knew they could even cook?) Or take a peek inside the L.S. Skaggs Animal Health Center?

Our dedicated education staff will help you visit these places and more virtually from the comfort of your couch. Each of our five unique interactive behind the scenes tours will guide you through non-public spaces, get you up-close with our animals, and leave you with a deeper understanding of how we care for the Zoo’s animals and a greater appreciation for the animal world!

 

Elephants and Rhinos Discover what it takes to care for the largest mammals, tour the elephant barn, and view a training session up close. Tours offered Sundays at 2:00 pm
Giraffes, Zebras and Ostrich Take a tour of the Africa Savanna Barn, discover what goes on behind-the-scenes to care for some of the tallest, swiftest, and toughest animals on the African Savanna. Tours offered Wednesdays at 2:00 pm
Pinnipeds Watch a training session learn more about what goes into taking care of the seals and sea lions at the zoo and the work that goes in behind the scenes. Tours offered Fridays at 9:00 am
L.S. Skaggs Animal Health Center Ever wonder what it would be like to be a Zoo Veterinarian? Then this tour is perfect for you. Learn about how we provide veterinary care for the animals as you tour the veterinary center. Then sit tight as one of our veterinary team shares what they love about their job. Tours offered Tuesdays at 2:00 pm
Small Animal Building The Small Animal Building is home to the widest variety of animals of any exhibit here at the Zoo. In fact, it’s easy to miss something! In this tour, we have the building to ourselves as you explore the highlight reel with a member of the education team there to answer all your questions. Through a combination of pre-recorded clips and live ambassador animals, you’ll see the animals at their most active! Meet the world’s deadliest cat, feed one of the world’s largest tortoises, watch a porcupine training session, and so much more as we explore mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates all in one tour! Tours offered Mondays at 2:00 PM

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Cost: $10 per email address, recommended for ages six years and older. Participants must pre-register and pre-pay at least one hour before the tour start time.

General Information

• Each tour is approximately 45 minutes in length.
• Participants will be watching the live tour virtually and can submit questions via their chat function, throughout the tour.
• Tour broadcasting is through a WebEx platform in partnership with the Utah Education Technology Network.
• Please be sure that the email address you enter on the registration form is the address from which you will be viewing. The link you will receive will be encrypted and only work from that address.
• The attached link may be accessed to play Tour Bingo as you participate.