You will go behind the scenes and feed some of our Lions and our Tiger through special apertures in their enclosure.  It’s the thrill of a lifetime and absolutely safe.

Our specially trained keeper will accompany you and give you lot’s of information about Lions & Tigers – not only ours here in the zoo but also their wild relations.

Only a few people each day will be able to take part in this wonderful experience so you will need to book your place with our friendly staff at the zoo entrance on the day of your visit, or by phone in advance.

COST:                 $50 per person – adult or child.

YOU GET:           Prepared meat pieces for the Cats.

                           Safety tongs for feeding the Cats.

                           15minutes of Big Cat time.
                           Access to one of our specially trained keepers 
                           to learn more about these wonderful animals.

                           Photo opportunities galore – bring your own 
                           camera.

YOU DON’T GET:       Admission to the zoo. 
                                   A Lion or Tiger to take home!

TIMES:                10am, 1pm & 2:30pm daily

CONDITIONS:    You must be 8 years of age or over.
                            Children under the age of 8 will not be
                            admitted to the compound. You will need to 
                            have adult supervision for your non-
                            participating littlies in the public viewing area.

                            You must not have open sores on your body.

                            You must promptly obey every instruction of 
                            the keeper or your experience will be 
                            terminated.

                            Payment is required on arrival at the zoo.  
                            There will be no refunds if you fail to attend at 
                            your booked time or if your experience has to 
                            be terminated by the keeper.

MARMOSET ENCOUNTER

Our newest Animal Encounter enables you to enter the Marmoset's enclosure with one of our keepers and learn all about these cute and fascinating animals while feeding them treats.  Because you will be inside the Marmoset's home there are some rules that you will have to follow.

*   This is a feeding and photo Experience only - these animals don't like being touched or picked up.

*   Participants will be accepted at the discretion of zoo management.

*   You must be prepared for the fact that the Marmosets will jump and climb all over you - including your hair!

*   This Experience is not suitable for people with mobility problems - there is no wheelchair access to this enclosure.

*   At least one participant in each session must be an adult.

*   Only food supplied by the zoo is to be fed to the Marmosets - you can not bring your own food for them.

*   Each Experience will be for a maximum of ten minutes.

*   If you are partaking in this Experience by yourself, our keeper will use your camera to take your photos.  Non-participants are not permitted into the enclosure.

*   Participants are to immediately and fully comply with the keeper's instructions.

*   Failure to do so will result in the termination of the Experience.

*   Inappropriate behaviour includes shouting, abrupt movements and flashes directed at the animal's face.

*   You will be required to wash your hands in disinfectant gel both before and after the Experience.

*   Participants must have no open sores or obvious health problems - running nose, persistent coughing etc.

*   The cost for this Experience is $50 per person and does not include admission to the zoo.

*   Our Marmoset Experience can be booked by email or 'phone and paid for when you arrive at the zoo.

*   All monies raised by this Experience will be used to help us develop the Darling Downs Zoo into one of Australia's finest regional zoos.