Little Explorers is a tour designed for just that - the youngest of our zoo visitors with parents or guardians along for the fun. This playful tour introduces children to the Alaska Zoo’s cutest and most engaging animals. Our tour focus will be on movement and storytelling, creating high engagement between kids and the animals they meet. The tour guide will provide simple facts with plenty of “aww” moments along the way. The pace and content are tailored to shorter attention spans, making it an awesome guided experience for young children. 

• Focus: Playful animals, simple storytelling and engaging learning. 
• Includes: Interactive elements, movement-based activities and guided exploration. 
• Best for: Families with young children and those who are young at heart. Paid adults must accompany children.
• Time: 11am start at the gate. Tours is held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Plan ahead on Wednesdays for our weekly free Community Storytime program at 10:30am, sponsored by ConocoPhillips Alaska. Join a Little Explorers tour after! Please note that, unlike our other tours, this tour is only 1 hour and it ends at the café (mid-zoo). You can continue exploring or return to the entrance.
• Price: $30/adult and $15/youth ages 3-15. Zoo members receive a 50% discount when booking online or purchasing at the gate. To receive the discount online, you must be logged into your membership account before you purchase.
• Reserve: Online reservations are open until 8am on the day of the tour. After 8am, you may pay same-day at the gate before 11am.