A gift certificate for a Denver Zoo Up-Close Animal Encounter lets your special someone choose their unforgettable animal experience.
$200/group (maximum 6 people)
30-minute meet-and-greet with
Animal Ambassadors Lucy + Rio
Adults and children ages 6 and up
Daily, Year-Round
Only available at 11:00 a.m.
Join us for an exclusive meet and greet with two of Denver Zoo's most unexpectedly ADORABLE Animal Ambassadors: Lucy the prehensile-tailed porcupine and Rio the Tamandua! With this special and intimate experience, you'll have the opportunity to "buy out" a tamandua and porcupine encounter for up to six members of your personal pod. You'll meet the knowledgeable animal care experts who keep these two South American arboreal species happy and healthy, and even watch them conduct a training session.
NOTE: Register for a tamandua and porcupine encounter by clicking the button below and choosing “Porcupine” at checkout.
A gift certificate for a Denver Zoo Up-Close Animal Encounter lets your special someone choose their unforgettable animal experience.