VIP Tour of the Alaska Zoo

The VIP tour must be reserved in advance online and includes:

• 2-hour, behind-the-scenes tour led personally by Education Director Rich Capitan.
• VIP tours are held on Mondays only between May 27th and September 1st, 2024.
• VIP tours begin at 8am, one hour before the zoo opens. The tour ends at 10am. You can catch the free zoo shuttle downtown if you reserve it in advance. It departs the zoo at 10:10am. View the full shuttle schedule here and reserve a free ride!
• VIP tours are $1,000 for up to 4 participants, with each extra participant over 4 people being $250. A maximum of 6 participants allowed (or two guest add ons to the original group of 4 people).
• The base ticket of $1,000 must be purchased. The guest tickets are just add ons for groups who want to have a total of 5 or 6 participants.
• Participants must be age 9 or older.
• Tour must be purchased in advance online at least 3 days before the preferred tour date.
• VIP tour behind-the-scenes stops include polar bears, moose, the commissary and more. Stops may be added or changed as new animals arrive or if animals have health concerns.
• Your tour purchase is non-refundable. If you need to cancel, we can reschedule for you or convert your tour purchase into a zoo donation. The tour will not be cancelled for weather.
• Email Education Director Rich Capitan here if you would like to discuss the tour with him before purchasing.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Alaska Zoo, 4731 O'Malley Road, Anchorage, United States