Welcome to the Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater
Enjoy Close Encounters at Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater daily at 1:30 p.m through May 10. Talk with the keepers who care for our amazing theater animals and come face-to-face with Tilly the Aardvark, Buckley the Beaver and many more!
Our new, LIVE ANIMAL SHOW begins Saturday, May 11!
About the live animal show: Herald is an adorable dog adopted from the Humane Society. He wows the crowd during his performance by lending a paw as side-kick Wonder Dog, driving off a villain and saving the world.
Visitors will also see a fantastic array of animals showing their amazing talents stage as the presenters take them on an outdoor adventure. Spot a soaring bird. See a prickly porcupine. Be amazed by an aardvark. And much more!
Come to the Wild Wonders show and have a chance to catch a prize from our Adventure Prize Launcher and learn how you can win an Adventure Pack filled with items to let you explore and enjoy the outdoors!
All programs are free with zoo admission.
All programs are free with zoo admission.
The live animal show at Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater is presented by MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Center.
Live Animal Show Schedule
May 11 - June 21 12:00 weekdays, 12:00 and 3:30 weekends
June 22 - Sept 2 12:00 & 3:30 daily
Sept 3 - Sept 29 12:00 & 3:30 weekends
Close Encounters Schedule
Weekdays through May 10 1:30 p.m.
Featured Animals*
- Aardvark
- Asian fishing cat
- Bald eagle
- Barn owl
- Beaver
- Coendou
- Green-winged macaws
- Harris' hawk
- Indian runner ducks
- King vulture
- Laughing kookaburra
- Lynx
- Oppossum
- Seriema
- Skunk
- Tortoise
- Two-toed sloth