A male platypus resting in the arms of a keeper.

Wade with the Platypus

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Animal Encounters

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Cost

$226.00 per person (excludes general admission)

$203.40 Zoo Members

Availability

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11.15am

Group size

Exclusive for two people

Restrictions

People under 16 years must be accompanied by a full paying adult. Children under 12 years are unable to participate in the session. You will need to be physically capable of getting into and out of a shallow pool.

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Play with a platypus during this exclusive close-up encounter.

Try your hand at being the animal’s keeper in this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

After a quick video presentation and briefing from the keepers, you’ll wade in the animal’s ‘play pool’ and have the opportunity to amuse, feed and see these unique little creatures swimming through the water.

This experience is extremely popular, be sure to book early!