Animal encounters

You have never been so close to an animal; the experience is unforgettable!

We can organize an extraordinary experience for you. As you are guided by one of our biologists, you will learn about bizarre creatures, get close to the most fascinating and spectacular ones, look into the eyes of our most ancient ancestors, or challenge yourself with encounters that you would never have thought of having.

Meet your favourite furry friends up close! Book now

Costs

Cost of the activity (entrance ticket not included): €18

When

It is possible to book the activity on days and at times that vary depending on the experience you wish to have.

Booking & Informatio

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS min group size of 2, max group size of 6 people; 30 minute encounters

Booking: email: prenotazioni@zoodipistoia.it
Phone: +39 352 096 1423 (from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Bookings can be made until 1:00 p.m. on the day before your visit to the Park.

You can take part in an animal experience without having pre-booked if there is already a group session on the day of your visit.

Choose the animal encounter you like best.

MEET THE AFRICAN PENGUINS

Do you want to know the stories of the African penguins at the GZP? They have a very intense love life! You can meet them up close and participate in their fish-based snacks while listening to juicy gossip.

WHEN: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, at 10.00.

MEET THE LEMURS

The ring-tailed lemur enclosure is open to all visitors at weekends, but the animal encounter we propose is completely different. We will prepare surprise boxes and fruit necklaces for Sakalawa and her brothers and then give them to them as gifts.

WHEN: Every weekday except Thursday at 11:00 am. On Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.