
Behind The Scenes
Up close and personal
Due to current Covid-related guidelines and for the safety of our guests, staff, and animals, our Behind the Scenes encounters are temporarily unavailable. Gift certificates available for purchase for a future experience!
For any questions or inquiries, please email behindthescenes@phillyzoo.org.

Go Behind the Scenes
All Behind-the-Scenes include free admission to the Zoo and a 20-minute semi-private meet-and-greet for guests ages 5+ (max group size of 6) with your favorite animal.
Book NowAvailable Behind-the-Scenes Animals
Giant Tortoise
Big Cats
*Please note: Due to construction, our big cats Behind-the-Scenes experience is temporarily unavailable until Spring 2020.
Giant River Otter
This Behind-the-Scenes experience is offered May-October.
Giraffe
Hippopotamus
White Rhino
Humboldt Penguin
Behind-the-Scenes (BTS) are guided walking tours and motorized transportation is not available. BTS purchases do not include parking and must be purchased separately.
Please note: Behind-the-Scenes are available for guests ages 5+ only. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.