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Close Encounters at the Reptile Zoo

Calendar/Event Details

Thu, June 8, 2023
Thu, August 31, 2023

Book a Close Encounter at Monroe's Reptile Zoo! Close Encounters include touching or holding of 2 to 3 animals. Feel free to call for more details. We reserve the right to change the animal used for a handling session on the day of if needed for the welfare of our animals. 

Please remember to use hand sanitizer regularly to minimize the spread of germs.

Participation in Close Encounters costs $3 per person, in addition to regular admission ($7.95–$9.95). Visitors need to pay and sign up for a time slot in the gift shop before the session begins.

Tortoise touching available all day at no extra cost.

Additional close encounters are available Thursday through Saturday.

Sessions available:

Thursday and Friday
11:00 am Close Encounter
1:00 pm Close Encounter

Saturday
11:00 am Close Encounter
1:00 pm Close Encounter
3:00 pm Close Encounter

Event Details

  • When

    Thursday, June 8, 2023 @ 11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
    Friday, June 9, 2023 @ 11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
    Saturday, June 10, 2023 @ 11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
  • Price

    Encounters costs $3 per person, plus admission $7.95-$9.95; ages 2 and younger free
  • Recommended Ages

    All ages
  • Venue

    The Reptile Zoo

    22715 U.S. 2
    Monroe, WA 98272
    United States