These special experiences take a group of up to 4 guests behind the scenes to meet one of our animal artists that will create a personalized painting just for you to take home. You can even choose the colors!
Programs run on select dates throughout the year. To view available dates please use the online reservation system
Cost per session. Each session can accommodate up to four people. Includes Zoo admission.
Cost Per Session - Each session can accommodate up to four people |
Cost |
Zoo Members |
$260 |
Non-Members |
$285 |
Not only are dolphins amongst the world’s most intelligent animals, they are fantastic painters as well! A Dolphin Art Adventure takes participants behind the scenes where you will meet a dolphin up close and learn about some of the things that make this dolphin unique in our pod. The fantastic artwork the dolphin creates will be yours to take home!
As the world’s largest land mammal, elephants may seem cumbersome. But did you know their agile prehensile trunks also allow them to do some amazing work with an artist’s brush? An Elephant Art Adventure takes participants behind the scenes in the elephant barn, where they meet an elephant, learn about some of the things that make this elephant unique in our herd and walk away with their very own piece of elephant artwork!
Talk about happy feet — our penguins can not only keep the beat, they can also create beautiful art! A Penguin Art Adventure will take participants behind the scenes in Oceans, where they will meet a penguin, learn about some of the things that make these marine birds unique in the bird world, and receive their own penguin art! This program is available from April through September.
Rhinos may be best known for their huge horns, but did you know our rhinos can use this awesome adaptation to paint? Come meet one of our horned pachyderm painters and get a beautiful, one-of-a-kind piece of art! This program is available on select dates in the summer.
Participants of an Animal Art Adventure must be at least 6 years old. Participants aged 6 to 13 must have an adult present at a ratio of 1 adult per child, not to exceed 4 people total.
Participants of an Animal Art Adventure must have a signed waiver of liability before beginning the Art Adventure. Participants under the age of 18 years will need this waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
If someone in the group has a special need or mobility issue, please contact us in advance so that we can better accommodate the need.
Art Adventures sell out fast, so register now!
Gift certificates allow the recipient to schedule their adventure on their own time. Certificates are valid for any of our offered Animal Art Adventures and do not guarantee availability of a particular animal. Certificates are valid for one year from the date of purchase.
