Anteater Encounter

Discover the world’s smallest wild canid species with our fennec foxes! Come learn all about fennec foxes during a close-up, 15-minute encounter guided by our zookeepers. You’ll have the opportunity to feed the foxes and take part in a training session. Touching or petting the foxes is at the keeper’s discretion and cannot be guaranteed. Our animals always have the choice of whether or not to participate in encounters. Pricing is per person. Bring your friends, take pictures, and get wild!
Please check in at the NOVA Wild Zootique (Gift Shop). **General Zoo Admission tickets are also required. Max 2 people per encounter. Please note for the safety of all please note that a) children under 18 must be accompanied with a paying adult and children six and under are not permitted 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.