Show times vary by season, so when you arrive, check your daily schedule to find the show themes, times, and locations. Shows last approximately 20 minutes.
Shows typically take place at the Animal Actor Stage (in the Ararat Ridge Zoo) or in the Answers Center. Please check your daily schedule for show locations.
Our animal ambassador collection includes a variety of insects, arachnids, lizards, snakes, tortoises, birds, and exotic mammals, so you never know what critters you’ll meet! Every show is different. Check your daily schedule to see what theme interests you the most or come to them all!
All programs involving live animals are subject to change due to weather, availability, or unforeseen circumstances. Thank you for understanding.
Touching is at the discretion of our zoo staff, but you are always welcome to take as many photos as you’d like!
Come meet some incredible creatures from around the world up close and learn about God’s design in the animal kingdom!
How did the animals spread throughout the world after Noah’s Flood? Discover the answers by encountering some amazing animals and learning about their created kinds.
God reveals his glory through his creation. Discover more about our awesome God by meeting some of his crafted creatures!
Meet a mystery animal up close while interacting with our zookeepers!
Are snakes really as scary, slimy, and sneaky as they say? Learn the sensational truth about some of God's most magnificent and misunderstood creations!