Get up close and personal with a Sumatran or Bengal Tiger during a tiger photo session or tiger walk. You will get the chance to see one of these critically endangered animals up close and give it a pat while a professional photographer captures the moment.
Discount "Australia Zoo Big Cat Experience" tickets for RACQ members
To take advantage of the special RACQ member prices, you must pre-purchase your tickets. Purchase online, visit an RACQ branch or phone the RACQ on 1800 629 501.
RACQ suggests phoning Australia Zoo on 07 5436 2002 prior to pre-purchasing your tickets, to ensure availability for your selected date of attendance. Selecting a date for attendance when pre-purchasing your tickets from RACQ does NOT guarantee availability for that date.
Once you have purchased your tickets from RACQ you MUST reserve your places by calling Australia Zoo on 07 5436 2002.
Tiger Photo Session
Session Includes:
- Tiger Photo Session (minimum age is 15yrs)
- A professional Australia Zoo photographer to capture the moment
- 1 (6x4 size) and 1(6x8 size) colour photos per person
- Does not include entry to Australia Zoo
Tiger Photo Session (prices valid until 31 March 2013)
| Tiger Photo Session | Non-member price | RACQ member price | Purchase online |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 persons (over 15yrs) | $300.00 | $270.00 | BUY NOW |
| 3-4 persons (over 15 yrs) | $400.00 | $360.00 | BUY NOW |
Bookings essential phone: 07 5436 2002.
Tiger Walk
Walk Includes:
- Tiger Walk (minimum age is 15yrs)
- A professional Australia Zoo photographer to capture the moment
- 2 (6x4 size) and 1(6x8 size) colour photos per person
- Does not include entry to Australia Zoo
Tiger Walk (prices valid until 31 March 2013)
| Tiger Walk | Non-member price | RACQ member price | Purchase online |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 persons (over 15yrs) | $400.00 | $360.00 | BUY NOW |
| 3-4 persons (over 15 yrs) | $500.00 | $450.00 | BUY NOW |
Bookings essential phone: 07 5436 2002.
Pre booked participants must meet at Australia Zoo Information and Tour Desk no later than 8.00am
Terms and Conditions
- Big Cat Encounters are available to participants who are 15 years of age and above only.
- Closed shoes must be worn at all times and either long shorts or pants may be worn during the encounter.
- Clothing should be fitted (not overly baggy) and neutral in colour. No bright colours or loud clothing.
- All participants must agree to follow all instructions given by the handlers at all times.
- Final numbers must be confirmed 2 day prior to the encounter date. No refund will be given if cancellation is made after this confirmation.
- As a tiger walk primarily form part of the Big Cats excercise, it will not be a formal session. That is, whenever the Big Cat stops - everyone stops. This time will then be utilised for photo opportunities.
- Participants must be fit and healthy and able to walk without assistance at a reasonable pace over rough terrain for 30 minutes.
- Participants must have full motor skill capacity and have no limps, wheelchairs or walking aides.
- It is essential that all participants must be able to squat / kneel down and stand back up quickly without assistance. (This is due to the possibility of cats rolling over in toward the guests).
- Participants may be asked to cease the encounter at any time for whatever reason at the handler's discretion.
- Please ensure that your hands are clean prior to beginning the encounter.
- No personal items or food are permitted during the encounter with the exception of still cameras. Mobile phones if taken must be turned off.
- Please remember that Big Cats are predatory animals and are quite capable of exercising their natural instincts.
- Do not under any circumstances attempt to pick up or roughly handle the Big Cat.
- The Big Cat can be patted on the back only; please do not touch their heads, faces or any other body parts.
- Australia Zoo does not take any responsibility for any injuries that are received, including scratches and bites. First Aid will be called if required.
- An Australia Zoo photographer will be present during the photo session to capture the action. All photos included in the package will be available for collection from the Fuji Photography lab.
- The Big Cat Encounter will be cancelled if the weather is bad. The encounter will be rescheduled for later that day or the next available date.
- Participants must sign a Personal Indemnity Form – this form is provided before the Tiger Photo experience. Guests won’t be able to proceed with the experience unless they have read and signed this waiver.
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