Encounters, Feedings, Treks and Tours

General Information
A private animal encounter is the perfect way to spend some up close and personal time with these amazing creatures! Please read each encounters description and restrictions carefully. Prior reservations are required for all of these encounters. Contact Guest Services, (541)-679-6761 ext 210 for booking or further questions.

We can’t wait to have you meeting our animals!

Giraffe Feeding: 
Take a ride out to the Africa section of the park to meet our tallest member of the Wildlife Safari family. Rangers will introduce you to our giraffe family and help you feed them yummy treats.
RESTRICTIONS: Encounter is limited to guests 4 years and older. Maximum of 6 guests.

Cheetah Encounters: 
Take a walk on the wild side in our cheetah area.  Safely accompanied by our Rangers, you can walk through the cheetah area and get close to the fastest land mammal.  This is also an opportunity to meet our Siberian Tigers outside of your car.
 RESTRICTIONS:  Any age with proper adult supervision

Cheetah’s at Birthday Party
Age Requirement       All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by adults
Guest Number            No restrictions

Special Note:  Cheetah will not be touched by guests, but photo opportunity will be available.

Cheetah/Tiger Feed: 
Come join our Rangers as they feed the cheetahs and tigers.  Help the Rangers toss the meat through the cheetah feeding chutes.  Then watch as the cats eat their meal.  Adventure continues as you join the Ranger in the tiger huts while the tigers devour their meal.  This experience will be intense and dynamic. 
RESTRICTIONS:  This event is appropriate for ages 10 and over with proper adult supervision. Maximum of 6 guests.  Cheetah only may accommodate larger group and younger children.

90 Minutes Cheetah and Tiger Enrichment Tour:
This enrichment tour is a great way for you to connect with the animals in a playful way.  You will be able to enter the tiger yard and place enrichment items around the area, then watch as the tigers play with the items you placed in their pens.  This tour may be booked for either tigers or cheetahs or both. RESTRICTIONS:  Any age with proper adult supervision

Lion Feeding: 
Go into the Lions’ den with our Rangers and help feed these fierce creatures.  Get in the middle of our pride of hungry lions as they attack their food a few feet from you.  Meet the members of Wildlife Safari’s lion pride to learn more about lions and their eating habits. 
RESTRICTIONS: This experience is limited to ages 13 and older. This encounter occurs at park closing. Maximum of 6 guests.

Lion/Bear Feeds: 
After you feed the lions, continue on to the bear dens with the Rangers.  Help the Rangers feed the bears and bring them in for the night.  Stand back as the animals devour their food.  Meet the members of the Wildlife Safari Brown Bears to learn about bears and their eating habits.
RESTRICTIONS: This experience is limited to ages 13 and older. This encounter occurs at park closing.  Maximum of 6 guests.  * Children may attend bear feeding if able to wait outside of lion huts during lion feeding due to the intensity of the lion experience.

Breakfast with the Bears: 
Guest Number No restrictions
Breakfast with the Bears
Come join Wildlife Safari Brown Bears for breakfast. You begin your day in the bear area with an educational talk about our bears. Load into the your vehicle to watch bears “forage” for scattered enrichment items, mimicking natural behavior.
RESTRICTIONS: Open to all ages with adult supervision.
           
Half day with a Ranger: 
Follow a Wildlife Safari animal caretaker through their day! Available for any animal department.  Must be 18 years of age or older to do this event. Only two (2) people are allowed to do this event at one time.

Village Encounters: 
An exciting visit with one or more of the animals that call the Village their home. Village Rangers educate guests about the animals of the Village.  Educational Encounters are available themed around reptiles, mammals, adaptation, habitat, and more. Encounters are a fun addition to parties or with a large group.
RESTRICTIONS: None. 

Elephant Encounter: 
Imagine a close encounter with the largest member of the Wildlife Safari Family. Your special experience will include an educational program, a “Meet and Greet” with petting and feeding.  Many photo opportunities for you.
RESTRICTIONS: All ages welcome; however, children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum of 20 guests.

Pachyderm Picassos: 

Yearning to meet an elephant with a creative side? Travel the Elephants’ area and meet these gentle giants up close and personal. Then choose your color scheme and watch one of our Pachyderm Picassos create an original masterpiece just for you!
RESTRICTIONS: All ages welcome; however, children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum of 20 guests.

* You are not able to participate in this unless you have scheduled an Elephant Encounter.  The two encounters work together!

Contact Guest Services for Pricing and to Schedule your Up Close and Personal encounter!!!

541-679-6761 ext 210 or 231.