easy
30 minutes
All age groups and fitness levels can comfortably participate
Get hands-on with gentle Sulcata Tortoises at the Global Wildlife Center. Feed, learn, and craft in this engaging wildlife experience perfect for all ages.
30 Minutes • Must Be 6 Years and Older • Reservation Required
Embark on a unique 30-minute adventure with African Spurred Tortoises, where you'll feed these gentle giants their favorite snacks and create a tortoise-inspired keepsake. Guided by a friendly expert, discover fascinating stories about these ancient creatures while enjoying a hands-on experience perfect for all ages. Join the Shell-ebration!
30 Minutes. Maximum 4 people in enclosure at a time.
Get up close and personal with our Capybaras and feed them a special treat! This experience will last 30 minutes combined for all four guests and allows for the opportunity to go behind the scenes in the capy habitat and see the world's largest rodent up close. Guests will take a souvenir piece of Capy creativity home!
Suggested tour time after encounter: 10:00 AM
Booking a capybara encounter does not include a guided Safari, Private, or Semi-Private Pinz tour. As a reminder, Global Wildlife is open 7 days a week, and offer tours daily. Pre-booking is required to secure your seat. The Global Wildlife staff will do its best to accommodate all guests but cannot guarantee a spot for families who did not pre-book ahead of time.
• Guests must sanitize their hands before and after this encounter. • Guests must sanitize their shoes before and after this encounter. • Guests must be years 10 years or older for this encounter. Guests 10-12 yrs old must be accompanied by an adult at all times within the enclosure. • Guests must wear closed-toe shoes for this encounter! • Guests will not at any time be left alone in the capybara enclosure. A staff member must be in the enclosure with them. Guests will remain seated at all times during the encounter. • Guests must leave their bags and other items outside of the enclosure. • Guests will feed with tongs only if there are special vegetables provided by Global Wildlife Center Representative!
Visit in the morning to enjoy a more personal and relaxed experience with the tortoises.
Close-toed shoes and casual attire help you enjoy hands-on activities comfortably.
Capture your memorable moments feeding or crafting with the tortoises.
Plan your visit on a dry day to maximize comfort during outdoor activity.
The Global Wildlife Center has been a local attraction dedicated to education and wildlife conservation for over 20 years.
The center emphasizes sustainable practices and habitat preservation to protect native and exotic species.
Suitable footwear for walking and standing during the interaction.
Hat, sunglasses, or sunscreen help stay comfortable during outdoor activities.
spring;summer;fall specific
Capture your special moments feeding or crafting with the tortoises.
Optional layer for cooler weather during outdoor sessions.
winter specific