BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS
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Partake in one of Safari Niagara’s Behind the Scenes Tours and get closer to some of the world’s most iconic and magnificent species. Behind the Scenes tours run daily and advanced reservations are required due to limited availability. Behind the scenes tours are an additional cost. Park admission is
not included and must be purchased separately.
All Guests are to check in at Guest Services (entrance of the park) for their Behind The Scenes Experience at least 1 hour before their booked time
Please note that all Behind The Scenes Experiences will start at exactly the time stated and can not be delayed.
DAILY hours
Reservations are required. Space is limited. Behind the Scenes run daily in season.
Lions Behind-the-Scenes
Giraffes Behind-the-Scenes
Bears Behind-the-Scenes
Rhinos Behind-the-Scenes
Daily at 10:30 am
Daily at 12:00 pm
Daily at 1:00 pm
Daily at 4:00 pm
GET CLOSER
Book a private behind-the-scenes tour and get closer to some of Safari Niagara’s most iconic animals. You'll participate in personalized animal interactions and spend time with our Zookeepers, learning intimate details about the animals in our care.
A portion of the tour proceeds are donated to the following foundations:
International Rhino Foundation
Giraffe Conservation Foundation
These organizations are dedicated to conserving species and their habitats.
Behind the Scenes tours run daily. Due to limited availability, advanced reservations are required.
Park admission is
not included in the cost and must be purchased separately.
Please note:
- This tour is available for guests ages 6+.
- All guests must check in at Guest Services, located at the park entrance, for their Behind the Scenes tour at least 1 hour before the booked time.
- Behind the Scenes tours commence precisely at the scheduled time and cannot be delayed or extended.
DAILY hours
Reservations are required. Space is limited. Behind the Scenes run daily in season.
Lions Behind-the-Scenes
Giraffes Behind-the-Scenes
Bears Behind-the-Scenes
Rhinos Behind-the-Scenes
Jr. Zookeeper
Daily at 10:30 am
Daily at 12:00 pm
Daily at 1:00 pm
Daily at 2:00 pm
Daily 10:00AM – 2:00PM
June 9 – Sept 1
Giraffe Experience
Get closer with our Giraffe experience, one of the world's most iconic species. They are sure to steal your heart.
Jr. Zookeeper for a Day
Spend a day working one on one alongside our zookeepers as they care for the animals at Safari Niagara.
Lion Experience
While exploring behind the scenes at the Lions, you will be face to face with one of the world’s deadliest predators.
Rhino Experience
Standing next to the Southern White and Indian Rhinoceros will certainly put their size and brute strength into perspective.
Bears Experience
Explore these 'gentle giants' and explore behind the scenes as we celebrate the bears we share our planet with.
Giraffe Experience
Get closer with our Giraffe experience, one of the world's most iconic species. They are sure to steal your heart.
Jr. Zookeeper for a Day
Spend an extraordinary day learning what it takes to be a zookeeper!
Lion Experience
While exploring behind the scenes at the Lions, you will be face to face with one of the world’s deadliest predators.
Rhino Experience
Standing next to the Southern White and Indian Rhinoceros will certainly put their size and brute strength into perspective.
Bears Experience
Explore these 'gentle giants' and explore behind the scenes as we celebrate the bears we share our planet with.
become a junior zookeeper FOR A DAY
Join us for an unforgettable day and learn what it takes to be a zookeeper! Assist with feeding and exhibit maintenance and learn how our keepers evaluate the health and well-being of their animals. New this year, you’ll also get to discover how our zoo works to protect wild species and preserve natural habitats