Close Encounters
Behind the Scenes Tiger Tour*
Experience the World of Tigers under the guidance of one of the Zoo’s Tiger Keepers. Start
with an informative mini lecture all about Tigers. Enter one of the top world class
Tiger Habitats in the Country. Start your journey by entering a glass walled tunnel,
where in a protective environment through special safety glass walls,
you can observe the Zoo’s famous rare Tigers socializing and displaying natural
behavior. Watch the tigers show off in a special enrichment feeding session. Follow
the Keepers for a special behind the scenes look at the Tigers
state of the art indoor living quarters where they sleep and eat. This journey will
become a lifelong memory.
Min. Donation: $380 for 2 people, $45 for each addl. person, up to 6 people max.
Ages: 5 yrs. old and older (ages 5-15 with paid Adult)
Special Tiger Tunnel Encounter
An experience of a lifetime! Meet the Zoo’s famous rare Tigers up close and personal
in a protective environment, separated only by 7/8 inch laminated safety glass.
Listen to your Guide telling about these magnificent creatures as they display their
natural behavior and socialize with each other.
Min. Donation: $36 for 2 people, $8 for each addl. person
All ages welcome
May be combined with Tiger Feeding Experience, subject to time availability
Tiger Feeding Experience
In a controlled, safe environment experience the excitement of feeding one of the
Zoo's beloved Tigers their favorite treat. Look into their magnificent eyes as they greet you with a
friendly 'chuffing' sound and gently take their delicious treat from your feeding utensil.
Take a photo to commemorate this incredible moment!
Min. Donation: $18 per person
Age: 4 yrs. old and older
No advanced reservations. First come, first served. Must sign up in person, same day only.
Reindeer Encounter*
A Fascinating view of a Fascinating Creature
Experience the Zoo's reindeer herds up close and personal. Help clean their habitat
and barn. Observe their hierarchal social behavior while they feast on special treats
you provide for them and learn from one of the Zoo's Reindeer Keepers what makes Reindeer
unique among all other deer species.
Min. Donation: $130 for 1 person, $190 for two people
Ages: 16 yrs. old and older (ages 16-17 with paid Adult)
Cougar Encounter*
Participate in this Once in a Lifetime Experience
Meet our National Treasure, the ‘Cat of all Cats,’ up close and eye to eye. Listen
to the keeper tell you all about cougars. Go inside the habitat and help clean and
tidy up. Observe the Cougar’s behavior as they take possession of
the special treats you have hidden throughout their habitat. Meeting these magnificent felines behind the scenes
will give you a new perspective of the Cat of all Cats also called the
American Lion.
Min. Donation: $240 for 1 person, $390 for 2 people
Ages: 14 yrs. old and older (ages 14-17 with paid Adult)
Lemur Encounter*
Enjoy this memory that lasts a lifetime.
Meet these beautiful and critically endangered primates that are native to the
Island
of Madagascar. Admire their beauty, social interaction and incredible athletic
ability. Do not miss this enchanting and rare opportunity to meet the mysterious Ruffed
Lemurs of Madagascar at the Cougar Mountain Zoo.
Min. Donation: $90 for 1 person, $150 for 2 people
Ages: 5 yrs. old and older (ages 5-17 with paid Adult)
Mule Deer Encounter*
Meet our Mule Deer Herd Up Close and Personal!
Listen to you Guide tell you about these unique creatures. Hand feed the Mule Deer
special treats inside their habitat. Watch them frolic around their habitat.
Observe their beauty and natural behavior in this intimate encounter.
Min. Donation: $80 for 1 person, $140 for 2 people
Ages: 5 yrs. old and older (ages 5-17 with paid Adult)
*By Advanced Reservation Only, Includes All Day Zoo Admission
How to Schedule Your Close Encounter!
(Advance reservation is not required for all programs)
Contact the Education Department in person, by phone (425-392-6278) or email (info@cougarmountainzoo.org) to establish date and time for your special encounter.
A non-refundable deposit of 20% (VISA, MasterCard or Discover over phone or in person) at the
time of scheduling will secure your reservation. In case you need to change the date or
time of your Encounter, please contact the Education Department as soon as possible to reschedule.
Close Encounters may be rescheduled and/or shortened due to animal’s needs, state of mind,
weather or other circumstances.
For minimum age requirements plesae refer to Encounter descriptions.