Animal encounters

You have never been so close to an animal; the experience is unforgettable!

We can organize an extraordinary experience for you. As you are guided by one of our biologists, you will learn about bizarre creatures, get close to the most fascinating and spectacular ones, look into the eyes of our most ancient ancestors, or challenge yourself with encounters that you would never have thought of having.

Meet your favourite furry friends up close! Book now

Costs

Cost of the activity (entrance ticket not included): €15
Meet the Penguins € 20

For zoo members:
Cost of the activity€ 13.50
Meet the Penguins €18.00

When

You can book the activity every day at different times depending on the one you wish to do.

Booking method

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS min group size of 2, max group size of 6 people; 30 minute encounters

Please book your tickets by 1.00 pm the day before your visit by calling 3473035654.

You can take part in an animal experience without having pre-booked if there is already a group session on the day of your visit.

For info: Phone: +39 347 303 5654

Choose the animal encounter you like best.

MEET THE AFRICAN PENGUINS

Do you want to know the stories of the African penguins at the GZP? They have a very intense love life! You can meet them up close and participate in their fish-based snacks while listening to juicy gossip.

WHEN: every day except Thursday, at 10.00 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.

MEET THE LEMURS

The ring-tailed lemur enclosure is open to all visitors at weekends, but the animal encounter we propose is completely different. We will prepare surprise boxes and fruit necklaces for Sakalawa and her brothers and then give them to them as gifts.

WHEN: every day except Thursday, at 10.00 a.m and 7.30 p.m

CREEPY ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

Grown-ups say they are extinct, but is that really true? You might have unexpected encounters because dinosaurs are still around. Don’t believe it? Get ready for an amazing adventure through time, as you explore the world of dinosaurs from 65 million years ago to the present day.

You can take part in a real dig to find dinosaur tracks and travel through Jurassic forests using virtual reality to meet the giants of the past.

WHEN: Every day except Thursdays, at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

MEET THE GIANT TORTOISES

If you have a good dose of courage and curiosity, this is the right encounter for you. Many animals that seem “creepy” are actually fascinating and full of secrets. All you have to do is book to put yourself to the test.

A question: Do you really think that snakes are slimy and wet?

WHEN: every day except Thursday, at 10.00 a.m; 11.00 a.m.; 2.30 p.m.; 3.30 p.m.; 4.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m

Gonzalo is one of the Aldabra tortoises at the GZP and loves to be petted with a special brush.

He loves salad and mixed vegetable snacks… Why not prepare them with us?

WHEN: The “MEET THE GIANT TORTOISE” is suspended until summer.