Giraffe Feeding Experience at Lehigh Valley Zoo, Pennsylvania

Details

Feeding either of our 8-year-old male Masai Giraffes -- Joshua or Tatu -- is a unique and amazing experience. You will receive three pieces of Romaine lettuce, the opportunity to directly feed a giraffe and a memory that will last a lifetime! Tickets are extremely limited and will most likely sell out, so it is recommended you purchase ahead of time. Schedule of available times appears below:

May 7-May 22:

• 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm (limited to 100 tickets)

May 23-Sept. 1:

• 11:15 am - 12:15 pm (limited to 100 tickets)
• 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (limited to 100 tickets)

Sept. 2-Oct. 31: Sat-Sun:

• 11:15 am - 12:15 pm (limited to 100 tickets)
• 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (limited to 100 tickets)

Mon-Fri:

• 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (limited to 125 tickets)

Nov. 1-Nov. 2

• 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (limited to 125 tickets)

Supporting Giraffe Conservation

10% of all Giraffe Feed ticket sales will support the efforts of the Wild Nature Institute. The Wild Nature Institute conducts observational research on endangered wildlife and inspires the public to protect nature. One of their main projects is studying Masai giraffes by using a computer program that recognizes each animal’s unique fur pattern from photographs. They monitor more than 6000 individual giraffes throughout their lifetimes, across vast landscapes. This is the biggest giraffe study in the world, and one of the biggest large-mammal demography studies in history.

Requirements

All participants will be required to first wash their hands thoroughly at the Giraffe Feed location and remain within the designated area.

Important Notice

Giraffe feeding requires climbing of stairs. If you have mobility difficulties and would like to use our ADA accessible lower feeding area, please let staff know upon your arrival to the giraffe feeding area at feeding time.