Choose this amazing experiences and get a zookeeper-led, behind-the-scenes look at some of your favourite zoo animals, Red Pandas! Grab your family or a group of friends and bring them on a ZooBuilder adventure at the Edmonton Valley Zoo! ZooBuilders Programs are educational and fun! ZooBuilder experiences are 60 minutes long. When you donate through the ZooBuilder Program the funds raised go towards future projects! Your generosity not only helps improve the homes of the wonderful animals at the zoo but ensures future generations of Edmonton families will be able to enjoy the zoo as well! The Valley Zoo Development Society cannot thank you enough for your generosity! Explore the world of the Red Panda at Edmonton Valley Zoo’s Animal Encounter. Immerse yourself in the natural behaviors of these adorable creatures as they climb, play, and interact with their specially designed enrichment activities. Join in with your zookeeper’s work, and enrich the lives of the red pandas while learning about the conservation efforts in place to protect this endangered species. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Red Pandas and their world at Edmonton Valley Zoo. Red Panda ZooBuilder Programs are scheduled on Saturdays from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. Looking for a different type of encounter? Come meet our seals during a ZooBuilder 4 Person Seal Encounter! The safety of our animals, guests, and staff is paramount, because of this, we ask that to agree to follow the rules below. If you do not agree to the following rules or are unable to at this time, please let me know and I will rebook your experience in the future.
PROTOCOLS
- Masks must be worn throughout the experience.
- All participants must be 8 years of age or older.
- There is no touching or petting of animals during the encounter.
- Photography allowed with personal devices and equipment.
PROGRAM DURATION
ZooBuilder experiences are 60 minutes long.
NUMBER OF GUESTS
This experience is for a maximum of 4 people.
CHOOSING A DATE
Please pick 3 Saturday’s that could work for you. We require a minimum of four weeks’ advance notice of your three preferred dates to ensure that the zoo has a zookeeper available to lead your experience. Please note due to unexpected program popularity, only a few dates remain for the 2025 season.Â
ALLERGIES
If you have any allergies you feel we should be aware of, please list them so we can better accommodate you during your visit. We want to make your encounter as safe and enjoyable as possible.
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Please let us know if you have any special requests while you are enjoying your encounter. Special requests include things like planning a proposal, birthday surprises, etc. Please note that while we cannot grant every request made, we do our best to make your dream a reality.
TAX RECIEPTS
For your donation of $500.00 through the ZooBuilder 4 Person Red Panda Encounter, you will receive a tax receipt for $370.00.
