VIP Zoo Tours with Education Director Rich Capitan

Wed Aug 13 2025 at 08:00 am to 10:00 am UTC-08:00

4731 O'Malley Rd, Anchorage, AK, United States, Alaska 99507 | Anchorage

The Alaska Zoo
Publisher/HostThe Alaska Zoo
VIP Zoo Tours with Education Director Rich Capitan
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Advance ticket purchase online, no walk up attendees. Reserve a behind-the-scenes VIP tour with Education Director Rich Capitan. Rich has been in the environmental education field in Alaska for over 20 years and is a well-know improv performer in the Anchorage area. Learn about the zoo, enjoy animal visits and have fun with the best tour guide in Alaska!
VIP tours must be purchased online a minimum of 24 hours before your desired Wednesday tour day. Here are the details:
~ 2-hour, behind-the-scenes tour led personally by Education Director Rich Capitan.
~ VIP tours are held on Wednesdays throughout the year. Reserve online a minimum of 1 day in advance of the tour.
~ VIP tours begin at 8am, one hour before the zoo opens. The tour ends at 10am.
~ 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.
~ VIP tour behind-the-scenes stops include polar bears, 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.
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