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Anteater Encounter
Come meet one of our newest residents, our giant anteater! Learn about this unique South American species with a 15-minute Zookeeper-guided tour. Go behind the scenes to see how anteaters use their long tongues through a clear tube… so fun, so messy, and so Wild! Priced per person. Please check-in at the NOVA Wild Zootique. (Gift Shop.) Requires walking and steps, for the safety of all this encounter will be behind a barrier (no touching). **General Zoo Admission tickets are also required. Max 4 people, groups may be combined if needed. Please note for the safety of all please note that a) children under 18 must be accompanied with a paying adult and b) please wear closed toed shoes, refrain from loose clothing, and pulling long hair back is recommended. The Anteater Encounter Space is unfortunately not ADA-compliant.
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Baby Kangaroo (Joey) Encounter
Enjoy 20 minutes with one of our newest additions, a baby Kangaroo (Joey), in NOVA Wild’s brand new Encounter Space! Price is per person. A Zookeeper will be present to answer all of your questions. Take pics, get social, and get wild at NOVA Wild! Please check-in in the NOVA Wild Zootique. (Gift Shop.) **General Zoo Admission tickets are also required. Max 5 people, groups may be combined if needed. Please note for the safety of all please note that a) children under 18 must be accompanied with a paying adult and b) please wear closed toed shoes, refrain from loose clothing, and pulling long hair back is recommended. The Encounter Space is unfortunately not ADA-compliant.
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Bunny Encounter
Come meet one of our sweet bunnies! Learn all about Holland Lops, a popular small breed of rabbits with a 15-minute Zookeeper-guided tour. Priced per person. Encounter is located in our newly renovated Encounter Hut, bring your friends, take pics, pet a bunny, and get Wild! Please check-in at the NOVA Wild Zootique. (Gift Shop.) **General Zoo Admission tickets are also required. Max 5 people, groups may be combined if needed. Please note for the safety of all please note that a) children under 18 must be accompanied with a paying adult and b) please wear closed toed shoes, refrain from loose clothing, and pulling long hair back is recommended. The Encounter Space is unfortunately not ADA-compliant.
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Camel Ride!
Ticket for one Camel Ride at NOVA Wild! Priced per person, all ages welcomed over one years old. Enjoy learning all about camels and our camel residents, Sam and Eli. A beloved favorite here at NOVA Wild, take pics and get Wild! **Please arrive by 2pm to ensure you can do your Camel Ride, refunds are not permitted but are good for any date in the future. General Admission tickets are also required. Please let us know at check-in in the NOVA Wild Zootique (Gift Shop) that you have purchased a Camel Ride online. Camel rides do not need to be booked at a specific time, hours are Wednesdays – Sundays from 10 am – 3 pm. Please consider purchasing a parent/guardian Camel Ride if you are riding with toddlers/youngsters. Camel rides can also be purchased on-site in the NOVA Wild Zootique (Gift Shop), just follow the Smile Sign to the Zootique entrance after parking.
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Capybara Encounter
Enjoy 20 minutes with a Capybara in NOVA Wild’s brand new Encounter Space! Price is per person. A Zookeeper will be present to answer all of your questions. Take pics, get social, and get wild at NOVA Wild! Please check-in at the NOVA Wild Zootique. (Gift Shop.) **General Zoo Admission tickets are also required. Max 5 people, groups may be combined if needed. Please note for the safety of all please note that a) children under 18 must be accompanied with a paying adult and b) please wear closed toed shoes, refrain from loose clothing, and pulling long hair back is recommended. The Encounter Space is unfortunately not ADA-compliant.
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