animal encounter
Creature crossing paths
An animal encounter is a direct, usually planned interaction with wildlife or exotic animals, typically at a zoo, aquarium, or nature facility: The zoo offers dolphin encounters for an extra fee.
These experiences let visitors get closer to animals than standard exhibits allow—feeding, touching, or photographing them.
The phrase also describes unexpected meetings with animals in the wild: We had a close encounter with a bear on the trail.
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
- safariWildlife observation journey
- wildlife sanctuaryProtected area for animals
- nature reserveProtected habitat area
- zooPublic animal collection
petting · bite · attack · feeding · wild · nature · close · unexpected · dangerous · thrilling · touching · up close · observation · predator · prey · sighting · tracking · habitat
- animal activitiespetting, feeding, training, grooming, riding
- safarisafari, safari park, game reserve, game reserves, safari lodge
- zoo experienceswalking tour, VIP tour, educational tour, family tour, school tour
- aquariumdolphin, penguin, fish tank, ray, octopus
- zoo exhibitslion exhibit, penguin exhibit, tiger habitat, polar bear exhibit, reptile house
animal encounterzoo visit
Excursion to see animals
aquarium tour · museum exhibit · petting zoo · wildlife documentary
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