Details

Price

$200/group (maximum of 6 people)

What

30-minute meet-and-greet with some of our elephants and their keepers

Who

Guests 12 years of age and older.

When

Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

Up-Close Look:
Elephant Encounter

An unforgettable encounter with our beloved bachelors

Denver Zoo is proud to be home to the largest bachelor herd of Asian elephants in North America. Our big, beautiful boys never forget, and you’ll feel the same way about this intimate experience. With up to six total members of your personal pod, you’ll enjoy a fascinating half-hour with our animal care team and the princely pachyderms under their care. Get up close and personal with Groucho, Bodhi, Billy, Jake, or Chuck-and potentially even get to watch one of their training sessions!

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Restrictions

• Masks are required for Up-Close Looks. Neck gaiters and bandanas are not accepted. For certain Up-Close Looks, Denver Zoo approved surgical masks may be provided for you for the health of our animals. For their safety, we are unable to provide medical exemptions at this time.
• You and your group must be willing to use provided hand sanitizer throughout the experience.
• Closed-toed shoes are strongly recommended for this program.
• Program is for up to 6 total individuals.
• All program participants must be at least 12 years of age or older.
• Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paid participant that is 16 years of age or older.
• This experience is not recommended for people with severe allergies to hay.
• Program fee does not include admission to Denver Zoo-admission tickets must be purchased separately. You must have general admission tickets for the date of your experience.
• This experience is non-refundable and nontransferable.
• Denver Zoo reserves the right to re-route or cancel any tour due to animal health or safety concerns. In the event of cancellation, efforts will be made to reschedule you on a later date.
• This Up-Close Look will occur rain or shine.
• Plan to check in at the zoo at least 60 minutes before the start of your encounter. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated.
• There is limited access for service animals during this experience. Please call 720-337-1400 to confirm. 

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