Wild Encounters
Wild Encounters allow you to interact with one of our animals. Choices include black bears, red ruffed/ring-tailed lemurs, kinkajous, raccoons, otters, and lynx/serval. You will meet the animal and participate in species-specific enrichment and training. For your safety and the safety of the animals, there will be no direct interaction with the animals during the Encounter, and touching them will not be permitted.
Wild Encounters Duration
Wild Encounters are 30 minutes in duration.
Wild Encounters Availability
Wild Encounters are available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 2 PM. Reservations must be booked 48 hours in advance.
Be sure to bring your camera for some great close-up photo opportunities!
PRICE
100.00
Per person (minimum of two people, maximum of 6). Includes general admission.
Annual members receive a 20% discount. Membership Cards must be presented at Check-In.
Minimum Age: 10
Ages 10 – 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
WEATHER
Please note that Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary is an outdoor venue. You may cancel your tickets, for any reason, online or call us before your reservation time for a full refund.
You are welcome to enjoy the entire sanctuary before or after your Wild Encounter, just be sure to meet your tour guide at your reserved time at your selected animal’s exhibit. Please remember to always follow posted signs and respect our safety rules.