A male gorilla looks off to the side of the camera. A log and grass can be seen in the background.

Gorilla Experience

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Cost

$171 per person (excludes zoo entry)

$154 Zoo Members

Availability

This encounter is currently unavailable.

11.10am on Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday

Duration

45 minutes

Group size

Max. four people

Restrictions

Children must be 10 years or over.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Children require 1:1 adult supervision.

Covered shoes must be worn.

Fitted face masks are to be worn on all encounters, behind the scenes, tours, and in some animal habitats, which will be signed.

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Meet our gorillas in this amazing close-up encounter.

Due to current restrictions, this encounter is not currently running and we are unable to take bookings or create a waitlist. Keep an eye on the website for when this encounter will be available again.

Journey behind the scenes with expert keepers into the night dens of these critically endangered animals, one of our closest living relatives!

Each experience is unique - your encounter could include feeding, an enrichment activity or a training session, as well as a chat about behaviour and conservation.

Zoo entry not included. Be sure to also book your entry tickets for the same date as your encounter.