PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Zoo is offering a unique view of its residents through the return of its Zoo Behind-the-Scenes Tour events on select dates.
After the first Key to the Zoo tours last year, the sold-out program is back with new dates, new experiences, expanded hours and expanded dates.
Guests can get the most exclusive tour ever offered by America’s first zoo, spending three hours with a member of the zoo’s Conservation Education team, visiting several behind-the-scenes areas that are not typically available to the public.
Each tour will be unique, but will include at least four experiences where you will get up and close and personal with the animals and get to learn about their individual personalities from the keepers who care for them. Each tour also includes a visit to the Solitude, a one-of-a-kind gift from the animals, complimentary parking, and regular Zoo admission for the day of the tour.
On select dates, the tour will include a meet-and-greet with a few of the zoo’s baby Galapagos tortoises.
This experience is not handicap accessible and is for ages 5 and older. Waivers must be completed onsite to participate. Dates include Jan. 24, Feb. 1, Feb. 7, Feb. 15, and Feb. 21, with morning and afternoon sessions available this year.
Get tickets and more information online here.
“Key to the Zoo: Behind-the-Scenes tours allow guests to get up close and personal with some of their absolute favorites that they cannot personally meet in any other Zoo program,” Philadelphia Zoo Director of Mission Integration Dani Hogan said. “Having your own personal tour guide for three hours means you can ask any and all animal questions that pop into your head at any point. It is such an awesome opportunity for those that love animals, and the experiences on this tour will become some of your most beloved Philadelphia Zoo memories.”