Every day at the Zoo, there’s a special activity that gets you even more up close and personal than our habitats can. Check them out!
Learn about some of our most popular animals through these special presentations.
Closed for the season
Closed for the season
Giraffe feeding time is a tall task! This unique experience allows you to get eye-to-eye with the tallest animals at the Zoo.
Opportunities are subject to animals’ appetite, weather, special events, and construction.
Weekends in May, September, October
Daily, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
$5
Kids with kids! Get up close with the friendliest and furriest animals on the Zoo farm. All of our more than 30 Nigerian dwarf goats are even-tempered and wonderful with children.
Please remember to wash your hands after petting any Farm animals.
Closed for the season
Visitors are transported to the forests of Rwanda to meet mountain gorillas face to magnificent face! This unique 4D experience features platform seating to take your adventure to the next level of virtual reality! Located in the Otto Borchert Family Special Exhibits Building behind Macaque Island.
Year-round
Wednesday through Sunday, open to close
$6, with a $1 discount for Zoo Pass members
Your very own secret safari! Our up-close encounters with a variety of furry, feathered and finned animals let you go nose to whisker with some of our most popular residents. Get the secrets on animal care, adaptations, behaviors and even their favorite foods.
Year-round
Times vary
Tour fees vary
Give your feet a rest and join us on our Expedition Shuttle. With five convenient stops around the Zoo, your favorite animals are a quick ride away! Visit the Meijer Zoo Expeditions Headquarters for more information.
Opportunities are subject to weather, special events, and construction.
Weekends, May
Daily, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
A real jungle gym! One of the more popular destinations we have, the Zoo Playground is divided into two age-appropriate sections (2-5 years & 6-12 years).
Year-round
Daily, open to close
Free
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