Team Building

Booking your event with us helps support the work of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, a nonprofit organization and leader committed to saving species worldwide by uniting our expertise in animal care and conservation in science.
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Empower your team and take them to a whole new level among the wonders of wildlife. From exclusive private tours to competitive scavenger hunts, we offer a range of ways to break the ice, spark creativity, and pump up problem-solving skills that carry over to more successful endeavors.

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BOTANICAL TOUR
Embark on a private guided bus tour that highlights our botanic gardens and all the wonderful plant species in the San Diego Zoo’s collection. Learn about our conservation work with plants, as well as the role plants play in animal nutrition. Along the bus route guests will disembark and enjoy a private guided tour of our orchid house by one of our knowledgeable experts.
Length of Time: 90 minutes

WILDLIFE WALKING TOUR
Connect with wildlife like never before on this walking tour led by one of our expert guides. You’ll be immersed with your guide using specialized audio equipment and headphones so you can focus on the fascinating stories about incredible animals, plants, and the conservation efforts your visit makes possible worldwide. Choose from one of the following areas or themes at the San Diego Zoo: Wildlife Explorers Basecamp, Africa Rocks, Elephant Odyssey, or Lost Forest.
Available after hours in select areas.
Length of Time: 1 Hour

ZOOPER TEAM CHALLENGE
For competitive groups, this high-energy challenge requires teams to work together deciphering a series of clues spread out across the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Every team has a unique packet of clues and questions, and time is of the essence! Teams must develop their own strategy for completing the challenge in the allotted time, examine photos, explore habitats, and answer tough questions about wildlife at the Zoo. Look out for bonus clues as an extra chance to snap some photos.
Walking shoes are highly recommended.
Length of Time: 2 Hours

TEAM TRIVIA
Test your knowledge of wildlife, bond with your team, and create unforgettable memories during this 75-minute trivia showdown! Hilarious host Dr. Zoolittle will offer trivia questions in 4 fast-paced rounds, focusing on wildlife, conservation, and little-known facts about the San Diego Zoo. To win, you must collaborate with your team and discover your inner wildlife expert—all with no phones! This program includes a wildlife experience during the last break, while Dr. Zoolittle tallies the final scores. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams.
Length of Time: 1.25 Hours

ENHANCING WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES WORKSHOP
At the San Diego Zoo, enhanced experiences encourage wildlife to engage with their complex environments. During this workshop, groups will have the opportunity to create items that might be used in dynamic experiences for wildlife, which are part of their comprehensive wellness and care. Your entire team will have fun working alongside our wonderful volunteers, all while learning about wildlife and our conservation efforts.
Length of Time: 2 Hours

WILDLIFE ADVENTURE BUS TOUR
This fascinating and educational 90-minute adventure is packed with insightful stories about how we save, protect, and care for wildlife at the San Diego Zoo and across the globe. As part of your private group outing, you’ll enjoy a guided bus tour and an up-close experience with wildlife. This tour offers a truly unforgettable way to see the Zoo!
Length of Time: 1.5 Hours


Team Building Activities are exclusive to Private Catered Events at the San Diego Zoo.
Wildlife experiences and viewing are subject to change based on the needs of wildlife.
Minimum group size required is 25 guests per adventure (excluding the Enhancing Wildlife Experiences Workshop, which has a 70-person minimum). Maximum group size varies. Requires at least 8 weeks in advance notice for booking.