Instead of lions, tigers and bears, they met penguins, elephants, red pandas and more as part of the zoo's Behind the Scenes Experiences. The facility offers the tours to let visitors get up close ...

The zoo will continue to conduct its behind-the-scenes tours, which are a crucial fund-raising tool. “With most of the donors who go behind the scenes, we’re the aggressors,” said Mollinedo.

Tours will be held Jan. 26 with the Conservation in Action tours held from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and the History at America’s First Zoo tours from 1-3 p.m. Conservation in Action tickets are $500 ...

The Phoenix Zoo has added a trio of behind-the-scenes tours where people can get an up-close look at Fernando, a Linne's two-toed sloth, go on a walk with the zoo's hand-reared flamingo chicks and ...

BALTIMORE — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is now offering private zoo experiences. Visitors can book a private tour and get to spend time up close and personal with their favorite animals. There ...

The Philadelphia Zoo isn't the only one offering expensive behind-the-scenes tours. The Cape May Zoo has encounters for its reptiles, camels, giraffes and capybaras ranging from $140 to $400.

Cruise the Zoo is a way for it to earn some money and welcome visitors while ensuring safe distancing. The tours will take place on weekends for the rest of May.