Snow Leopard Close Encounter

Fancy an opportunity to witness the beauty of one of nature's most elusive and majestic creatures? Join Snow Leopards Asha and Manju for an experience you won’t forget!  

This Close Encounter allows you exclusive, close-up access to the Snow Leopard sisters. You will actively participate in their care and learn how our Animal care team look after these amazing big cats. 

Your Close Encounter could focus on nutrition, health checks, or the training and behaviour of the Snow Leopards.   The Close Encounter will take place behind the scenes, away from other visitors. You will be inside the den of Asha and Manju’s new purpose-built habitat, while respecting their space safely through a secure wire mesh fence. 

All Snow Leopard contact is ‘hands-off’ even for our Zookeepers - so there are no pats or cuddles. You will still get closer than most people ever have. 

You’ll also learn how your experience helps Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo support Snow Leopards in the wild. 10% of proceeds from all Close Encounters go to worldwide conservation projects like Mountain Spirit, working in Nepal with local communities to help protect Snow Leopards.  

Book your spot today and prepare to experience incredible with the Snow Leopard sisters!  

Snow Leopard Close Encounter Details: 

Age: 14 years old and up. Anyone aged 14 – 17 will need to be accompanied by a paying and participating adult on the experience. 

Time:  Mon, Fri, Sun – 12.45pm 

Cost: $199 

Participants: Maximum of 4 people per experience. 

Duration: 30 minutes. 

Please note that participants will not have physical contact with Asha or Manju. 

If you want to give someone else this amazing experience, you can buy a Gift Voucher which the lucky recipient can redeem when they make their booking. 

Accessibility: This encounter is not Wheelchair accessible.  

Terms and Conditions: Full terms and conditions for this experience are available on the booking page.