Parker Day
Welcome Parker Tiger! Visitors to the Animal Park can see Parker during select times on upcoming weekends as he gets used to his new habitat, his pool (tigers love water!), and adoring fans.
On Saturday, October 9th, the Animal Park will host a day of Self-guided Safaris from 10am-2pm for the public to welcome Parker Tiger and visit the rest of the animals in the park.
Parker recently arrived, and is now four months old. He was born at another location, and when changing circumstances meant the facility he was originally headed to could not accept him, we were delighted they opted to donate him to the Animal Park.
Parker is very playful, and visitors may see him practicing instinctual tiger-cub behaviors such as stalking, pouncing, and sharpening his claws on a log. He is a cat—and a young one at that—so, visitors may also observe him napping. Curious Parker is intrigued by everything he can see and hear—especially people—and he often spends his time in the shady, grassy area at the front of his habitat so he doesn’t miss anything worth learning about.
We’ll be hosting special “Tiger Talks” outside Parker’s habitat at 11am and 1pm. Don’t miss them!
The Details
Saturday, 9 October 2021.
Self-guided Safari from 10am to 2pm.
Admission: $16 for adults, $14 for children 4+
Children 3 and under always enjoy free admission to the Park.
Tiger Talks at 11am and 1pm.
Food Truck: XXXX from 10am to 2pm.
A Self-guided Safari Day Event
Self-Guided Safaris Days are a great way for you and your family to enjoy the Park at your leisure. We have created fun packets for kids to use to become Animal Park Explorers! Guests can also enjoy our newly developed Nature Trails near the Visitors Services Building. And the best part? No reservations required!
Our Visitor’s Services Building serves as the hub for all the activities at the Park and is where your Self-guided Safari will begin! Check in with one of our friendly staff members before heading straight into the park to visit with our Residents at your own pace. Afterwards, enjoy our picnic space if you’d like to pack a fun picnic or take a stroll on our Nature Trails.
The Parker Pass
Enhance your visiting experience with the all-new Parker Pass! The Parker Pass entitles the pass holder to one (1) free Adventure Tour or Self-guided Safari Day per month per pass. Pass holders will also receive a special, matted photo of Parker and have access to a 10% off discount on speciality tours and events through December 2022 in addition to much more! Get your Parker Pass online or in person in the Visitors Services building at the Park. (Passes purchased online will be mailed to the buyer via USPS.)
- One Pass (ONE GUEST) – $25.00/month
- Couples Pass (TWO GUESTS) – $45.00/month
- Additional Passes – Receive $5.00 off each additional pass*
- Individual price discounted to $20/month
Need to Know Before You Go
Accessibility, Safety, and Pets
The Animal Park is not wheelchair accessible; however, accessibility accommodations are available for visitors with mobility issues. Please note that we do not allow unauthorized vehicles, including scooters or motorized wheelchairs, in the park. You can find more information about disability accommodations and handicapped access in the Tour FAQ on our Plan Your Visit page. Please note that strollers are also not permitted in the park.
If you are planning to visit the Animal Park, please take a moment to review and complete our online tour waiver. If you would like, you can also download and print the waiver and photography release forms to fill out and complete prior to your arrival. Waivers will also be available in the gift shop for visitors to complete during the check-in process.
For safety reasons, the Animal Park does not allow visitors to bring pets on site. Any visitor who brings an animal to the Park will be asked to leave immediately. We do not allow visitors to leave animals unattended in a vehicle at any time of year.