Daily keeper talks at the Zoo

The Montgomery Zoo offers a variety of insightful, educational, and entertaining keeper talks. Learn about various animals that live here at the Zoo as well as those that live in their native homes. See schedule below for days and times, schedule varies from day to day.  

New daily keeper talk starting Friday, November 1, 2024.

Monday:
     -- 11:30am: Waters of the World chat -- inside exhibit building, located by Mann Museum
     -- 1:30pm: Binturong chat – at Binturong exhibit, near sky lift ride

Tuesday:
     -- 11:30am: Bengal Tiger chat – viewing window by Africa Forest hoofstock viewing station
     -- 1:30pm: Cougar chat: at exhibit, viewing window

Wednesday:
     --11:30am: African Bush Elephant chat – at double-decker viewing station, lower level
     -- 1:30pm: African Lion – at side viewing station, training fence line

Thursday:
     -- 11:30am: Africa Savanna Hoofstock chat – viewing deck between Cheetah and Siamang
     -- 1:30pm: Jaguar chat – at exhibit, by bench seating area

Friday:
     -- 11:30am: Snow Leopard chat – at exhibit, by lower viewing window 
     -- 1:30pm: Rhino chat – at exhibit, at viewing station nearest elephant barn

Saturday:
     -- 11:30am: Chimpanzee chat – at exhibit, by covered bench seating area
     -- 1:30pm: North American River Otter, upper viewing deck

Sunday:
     -- 11:30am: Pygmy Hippo chat – at exhibit by Lemurs and Capybara 
     -- 1:30pm: Bald Eagle chat – at exhibit, in front of Bald Eagle habitat 

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Earth Day Safari keeper talks

In observation of Earth Day at the Montgomery Zoo, thousands of elementary-aged students visit the Zoo to learn about animal conservation, wildlife preservation and recycling. During this two-day event, Earth Day Safari attendees will visit various discovery stations located throughout the Zoo learning about the different animals in the five continental realms here at the Zoo.

Also as part of this event, students will visit with various Zookeepers. These Keeper Talks give students an opportunity to hear directly from the people that care for the animals on a daily basis. The students not only learn about the different animals in a general fashion, but they also learn about the specific traits and characteristics of animals here at the Zoo. They learn their names, ages, intelligence level, about their personalities, favorite foods, likes and dislikes, and what things make them unique. Students also have an opportunity to have a question and answer session with the Keepers.

These sessions truly give our guests a genuine insight on the animals that call the Montgomery Zoo home.