Visitor Experiences

Wildlife Safari Park Tours

Backstage Experiences

Come explore your wild side! Now is your chance to join us on a Backstage Experience to learn all about our animals and conservation. See you behind the scenes!

Pricing

Cost is $65 per person, $50 per member. Price includes admission to the Wildlife Safari Park.

Ages

All participants must be at least 8 years old. Participants 17 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Arrival Time

Participants should check-in at the Wildlife Safari Park Visitors Center at least 15 minutes before their tour begins.

Things to Know

Tours take place outside and include lots of walking. Please come prepared with good walking shoes and lots of water. Experiences are subject to change based on animal breeding activity.

Mask Requirement

For the safety of our staff and animals all participants may be required to wear a mask during portions of the backstage experience.

Cheetah Conservation Backstage Experience

Not currently available. Check back in the Spring for the 2023 Backstage Experience Schedule.

Come see our spots! Visit our state-of-the-art Cheetah Conservation Breeding Facility, only accessible to the public through this experience! Learn about how we care for our 20 cheetahs, their importance to conservation, and enjoy an up-close cheetah experience.

Tiger Conservation Backstage Experience

Not currently available. Check back in the Spring for the 2023 Backstage Experience Schedule.

Take a walk on the wild side at our Tiger Conservation Breeding Center. Meet our tigers and tour our Breeding Center with an Animal Care Specialist to learn all about the care and conservation taking place at our Wildlife Safari Park. This area is only accessible to the public through this experience!

 

Guided Bus Tours

Step-on Safari Bus Tour 

Length: One hour

Times: Offered daily between 10am-3pm (Must be booked 3 weeks in advance). 

Cost: $125 per bus (Does not include admission to Wildlife Safari Park)

One of our knowledgable guides will join you on your bus and lead you through Wildlife Safari Park, telling all there is know about our animals. This personalized tour will also allow for great photo opportunties.

 

Premium Safari Bus Tour 

Length: Two hours

Times: Offered daily between 10am-3pm (Must be booked 3 weeks in advance). 

Cost: $200 per bus (Does not include admission to Wildlife Safari Park)

Recommended for ages 4 and over. 

Park your bus and explore the Pawnee Trail on foot with one of our knowledgable guides. Visit the American black bears and grey wolves and learn about the other animals the roam the grounds, like our elk, pelicans, cranes and the bison. This personalized tour is the best way to see Wildlife Safari Park. 

 

Please email the Education Department at educate@omahazoo.com to book a vehicle experience.

Animal Experiences

Meet a keeper at 2 p.m. starting at our bear habitat on Saturdays and Sundays for an opportunity to speak one on one with a staff member that cares for the animals and meet a new species.

Starting Memorial Day and through Labor Day, our 2 p.m. animal experience will be daily.

Weather-dependent.