Zoo Backstage Pass - This program will not be available after Sept 30, 2016

About Backstage Pass at the San Diego Zoo

• Animals in Action" replaces Backstage Pass effective October 1, 2016

Join us for an amazing opportunity to feel like a Zoo insider, as you learn about our world-famous animal ambassadors directly from their dedicated trainers at the San Diego Zoo.

This up-close experience provides a unique view of some of our wildest friends here at the Zoo. After meeting our trainers and animals, we hope you will be inspired to join us in the fight to end extinction.

As an added bonus, you will have an opportunity to feed one of our animal ambassadors. Bring your camera for some amazing photos!

Meet us at Backstage Pass for this interactive and educational program, and learn how we train and enrich the lives of our animals at the San Diego Zoo!

ADA

• Wheelchair Accessible
• Service animals: To ensure the safety of our Animal Ambassadors and guests, service animals are not permitted in this program. Please contact Linda Quesnell (ADA Committee) at x4526 to assist guests who have service animals with options for their animals during this program.

Admission

• Admission is NOT included in the price of the Animals in Action and is required. Please ensure each guest has a valid Admission ticket or Membership.

Age Restrictions

• Minimum age 5 years (no exceptions). Proof of children's ages may be required.
• Maximum of 2 children ages 5 – 15 per adult in a party.

Capacity

• Join-in Program
• Minimum: 8
• Maximum: 35 (once daily)

Change / Cancel Policy

• Changes or cancellations are not permitted.

Check In

• Arrive 10 minutes prior to program time
• Location: Backstage Pass gate (center of Urban Jungle)
• Printed tickets must be presented at check in.

Frequency

• 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. (check availability)
• 1 hour
• Thursdays - Sundays

Program Advisements (Mandatory)

• Allow sufficient time for travel to the Zoo, parking, and to find Check In location

• Allow additional time for busy summer and holiday periods

• No food or beverages allowed (bottled water okay; iced water provided)
• No large or bulky camera equipment such as tripods or large camera bags.
• San Diego Zoo reserves the right to re-route or cancel any tour due to inclement weather, animal health, or safety concerns.
• Proof of children's ages may be required.

Ratios

• Maximum of 2 children ages 5 - 15 per adult in party.