Want to get an up-close and personal look into the life of a cheetah, ring-tailed lemur or perhaps even a tuatara?
Our delux Eye 2 Eye encounters will allow you to see into the exciting world of your favourite animal and learn about their life at Hamilton Zoo.
All Eye 2 Eye tours are for groups of up to five people, and there is one flat fee per group (e.g. no individual pricing).
This is a great educational experience. You will leave feeling better educated about the life of the animals at Hamilton Zoo and the important role a modern zoo can play in conservation and the preservation of species.
Our new and improved Eye 2 Eye encounters are as follows:
The Small Primate Tour
Includes:
- Entry into the Zoo
- Primate Talk - conservation, diet etc.
- Hand feed the Lemurs
- Rainforest back of house tour
Imagine being shown around the rainforest exhibits - meeting the capuchins, ruffed lemurs, spider monkeys and ringtail lemurs. You'll go into the ringtail and ruffed lemur exhibit for an intimate interaction and unforgettable handfeeding experience. You'll learn interesting facts on husbandry, conservation and animal enrichment from the keeper as you enjoy your tour.
Phone us on (07) 8386720 if you would like further information or to book your space on this Small Primate Eye 2 Eye tour.
$300 per tour (for up to 5 people) *
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The Carnivore Tour
Includes:
- Entry to the Zoo
- Keeper talk - conservation, diet etc.
- Get up close to the cheetah and safely feed if deemed appropriate by the keeper
- Get up close to a tiger
- Enjoy a wild dog back of house tour
Get up close and personal with our cheetahs, tigers and hunting dogs. You'll visit the cheetah yards, tiger dens and dog yards while learning about animal safety, conservation issues and husbandry. Imagine experiencing this once in a lifetime opportunity to observe these incredible creatures up close!
* For Keeper and Visitor safety all viewing of carnivores is through mesh only
Phone us on (07) 8386720 if you would like further information or to book your space on this Carnivore Eye 2 Eye tour.
$300 per tour (for up to 5 people) *
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The Tuatara Tour
Includes:
- Entry to the Zoo
- A certificate
- Keeper talk - conservation, diet etc.
- Meet a Tuatara
- Native Bird Tour
- Photo with the Tuatara
This is the essential tour for those wanting to know more about New Zealand's native species. Have an upclose and personal encounter with our special Tuatara before taking a tour to see some of our beautiful native birds.
Phone us on (07) 8386720 if you would like further information or to book your space on this Tuatara Eye 2 Eye tour.
$300 per tour (for up to 5 people) *
What is required of visitors:
We aim to keep you and the animals safe so please adhere to all keeper instructions while on your Eye 2 Eye encounter. In some circumstances you will be asked to dip your feet in a disinfectant footbath upon leaving an animal enclosure and to wash your hands after contact with an animal.
* All tours are now for groups of up to 5 people. All prices are per group encounter (e.g. not individual prices).
Elephants are the only animals with 4 knees.
