Specialty Tours
Age Details: Recommended for ages 5 and up (Up Close and Personal Tour is for adults only)
Date Details: Available 7 days a week. Requires 2 weeks advance notice
Time Details: Monday through Friday 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am and 11:00 am
Price Details: $5.00 per person plus Zoo admission
Reservations required. Call 215-243-5235
Take a tour with a docent! Docents are highly trained volunteers who give exciting tours on every Zoo topic you can imagine.
Perhaps you're interested in the animals of Africa, the mating and courtship habitats of animals or learning about the Zoo's award-winning Bank of America Big Cat Falls? Call 215-243-5235 for reservations. Tours will be given upon availability and require two weeks advance notice.
The docents can enhance your Zoo visit with a tour selected from a wide-range of topics. The following is a list of Specialty Tours available.
Cats of the World
From the majestic lion to the magnificent tiger, the stealthy puma to the elusive snow leopard, you will experience a wide range of big cat species. Learn to differentiate the spot patterns on their coats, and why some cats are built for speed and others for stamina. We know you'll have a roarin' good time!
Monkey Business
Can you tell a monkey from an ape? How many primates have blue eyes? Get in the swing of things as you learn about brachiation, opposable thumbs, and “aunting” behavior. Prepare to go ape over our collection of primates, including tamarins, lemurs, gorillas and more!
Africa and Madagascar
Kick back and enjoy this safari stroll to see Africa’s most magnificent animals. Giraffes, zebras, rhinos and wild dogs are just a few of the highlights covered during this adventure through the Zoo. Stop and see our leaping lemurs and discover the treasure trove of other unique and endangered species found only on the island of Madagascar.
Up Close and Personal
This adults-only tour reveals the romantic side of the animal kingdom. Courtship rituals, mating practices, and the rearing of offspring are all topics which will be discussed in tactful detail. From calls to dances to twirling tails, this tour gives you a passionate perspective on procreation!