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Premium Experiences

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is now offering exclusive premium experiences on select days. These experiences include the following:

Capybara Premium Experience – $350 (includes 4 people)

A 45-minute experience with Kyra the Capybara. Guests (up to 4 people, age 12 and over) will help train and interact with the Capybara while providing special treats. In addition, you will create enrichment for her while she creates a painting for you to take home.

Big Cat Premium Experience – $350 (includes 4 people)

A 45-minute experience behind the scenes with the carnivore department. Guests (up to 4 people, age 10 and over) will watch a training session with our large cats, provide treats, help prepare diets and learn more about the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo lions, lynx, serval, and clouded leopards. The Big Cat Experience does not allow hands-on contact with any cat. A protective barrier fence will be between guests and the animals at all times.

Giraffe Premium Experience – $350 (includes 4 people)

A 45-minute experience behind the scenes with Giraffes Benjamin and Akayla along with
their Ostrich friends Netty, Poppy, and Clover. Guests (up to 4 people, all ages welcome)
will watch, learn, and help feed the giraffe their afternoon diets and explore inside the giraffe barn.

All premium experiences are offered on select dates. Each experience must be booked one week in advance. Select buy tickets below to see dates.

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