Private opossum and armadillo encounters
A keeper-led animal meeting just for two to four guests
Columbian Park Zoo
The municipal zoo’s private Wild Encounters include opossum and three-banded armadillo meetings for a small reserved group, led by animal-care or education staff. These are separate from ordinary public admission.
Current location note / listed area: Lafayette, Indiana; additional locations by inquiry only
Advance requests depend on staff and animal availability. Touching and feeding are not guaranteed. Species-specific minimum ages and small-group limits apply; confirm photography rules. This is a private onsite experience, not a wedding ceremony or mobile-zoo package.
Public-source research · 2026-10-29 · Not vendor-confirmed or independently vetted.
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- Indiana · based
The City of Lafayette, Indiana’s official Columbian Park Zoo page expressly offers private Wild Encounters at the zoo.