Behind the Scenes Tours
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! 
Every 3rd Sunday of the Month  from 3-5pm
(See Calendar for exact Dates)
An unforgettable Zoo experience! Hands on, even more animals, see baby animals. Meet the stars! As seen on Dirty Jobs!
 Visit with animals that have made Hollywood!
*Must have at least 10 people reserved to run tour*
In case of severe inclement weather you will be contacted with a rain-date (typically the following Sunday)
Get up close and personal!
 *With animals not seen on regular zoo visits.   
*With babies from the nursery including bottle fed Kangaroos, deer and more! 
Experience and take part  in the training  and enrichment of animals from Owls to Zebras. 

These tour  are for those who want to spend more time learning, petting and interacting with a variety of animals. These guided tours allow lots of time for pictures and interaction with the animals. Here you will get to visit with the nursery  animals, touch, feed and participate in training some amazing exotic animals and  more! 
COST:  
(Includes admission)
*Reserved Tickets:
 $45 adult  $42 children
Gate Tickets:
  $50 adults/  $47 children.
(Children are ages 2-11)

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Tour Details:
Tour last 2- 2 1/2 hours. 
Allow 3 hours as this includes time at your leisure in the farm, petting area.  Recommended for all ages. Reservations are also recommended.
Here is your chance  to experience Behind the Scenes. 
North Georgia Zoo is home to hundreds of animals.  Many of the animals spend their time behind the scenes for a variety of reasons. Many of the animals are working as animal ambassadors and going out to schools, parties and other events. Other animals are in the process of their training program that involves daily interaction and positive reinforcement. These animals are preparing for movies, commercials and waiting for their claim to fame! Our animals have been used in Vampire Diaries,  Coma, Tony Danza and  more! Of course there is always the nursery which is the favorite. These  animals simply aren't ready to be part of the zoo tour but are staring their interaction with people so they do love to visit! 
WHEN: Only offered on select dates and times. Be sure to reserve your date and time. Tours are offered once a month depending on availability and interest in the tour.  When tours dates do not fill up or reached capacity,  alternate dates and times are set up. Reservations are best made 1-2 weeks in advance. More tour dates will be offered if a date fills up.

COST:  
(Includes Admission)
Reserved Tickets:
 $45  adult  $42 children
Gate Tickets:
  $50 adults/  $47 children.
(Children are ages 2-11)

Note: While we can guarantee lots of great interaction and visiting with lots of amazing animals, we cannot guarantee which ones. Animals in the nursery grow up and new ones move in, animals in training switch out daily and these are  wild animals so if they do not want to come out and visit we do not make them. 
You will get to interact with a variety but not all of the following:  Babies and adults including: kangaroos, Fennec fox, lemur, bush-baby, gibbon ape,  monkey, parrots, birds of prey, deer, native Georgia animals, wildcat plus others! 

Add on an encounter!

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While you are here you may choose to also sign up for the Reptile, Camel  and/or Wolf Encounter. (additional fees apply)
Click here for more info.

Personal Behind the Scenes Tours:

Personal tour for those who want to spend more time learning, petting and interacting.  We allow lots of time for pictures and interaction with the animals. Here you will get to visit with the nursery animals, touch  some amazing exotic animals and more!
 Tour last 2- 2 1/2 hours.  Allow 3 hours as this includes time at your leisure in the farm, petting area.   

  $500 minimum. Up to 10 people per tour
Each additional guest is $50
Call 706-348-7279 for more info!