North American River Otter Feeding
Feed Gunner, our loveable North American River Otter! Participants must be 8 years or older
Overview
Activity details
Participants must be 8 years of age or older!
Program Rate: $150
About The Otter Feeding
For safety, participants must be 8 years or older, and taller than 4ft.
Our river otter feeding is a 20-minute experience where you’ll be escorted to a feeding platform to hand toss fish and/or vegetables into Gunner's enclosure while a keeper talks and answers your questions.
Participants will be given verbal instructions, asked to climb stairs, wash their hands, and wear gloves.
Additional guests
Additional guests are welcome to reserve their own tickets to CuriOdyssey and watch with the public.
For the most up-to-date ticket information, pricing, and availability, please visit our website to reserve your tickets.
Availability
- Tuesdays through Sundays at 4:30pm
- Bookings are made 2 weeks out
What's included
- 20 minute program with the river otter and a keeper
- Includes 2 adults, and their children or grandchildren
- A parking pass will be provided via email
- 1 person may feed the river otter at a time, but multiple can switch before Gunner is given his full meal
- Mask is required during the feeding; if you don't have a mask, one will be provided for you.
- Waiver of liability is required and will be provided on the day of the river otter feeding
Pricing
$150 includes feeding and entry to the park for 2 adults and their children/grandchildren.
Additional information
Check-in details
When you arrive at CuriOdyssey, check in with us at the front desk and let them know you're here for your Otter Feeding! We ask that you arrive at 4pm, so we can have you ready to go by 4:30 sharp for Gunner's feeding appointment!
During your check-in, we'll also have you sign a waiver for your experience.
What to bring
If you can, please bring a mask to wear during your feeding. If you don't have one, we can provide one for you.
Health & Safety
If you have any respiratory infection symptoms on the day of your river otter feeding, you will need to reschedule because the otter is still considered susceptible to respiratory illnesses.
FAQs
I have kids who are under 8 years old, can they feed the otter?
Due to safety guidelines, we are unable to offer this program for guests under 8 years old.
Do my kids need to be 4ft tall?
The window that we throw from is roughly the height of a child's torso. This height requirement is to ensure your child can see & throw without a stepstool or additional assistance.
Can I bring my kids friends? Or other relatives?
If someone in your group is NOT from your household, we must receive written or verbal consent from their parent or guardian to participate in the program. Otherwise, please have additional guests who want to come and watch purchase their own ticket to enter the museum.
Can I book this as part of my kids birthday party?
Certainly! Please check our availability first before booking your party and otter feeding separately. Note the Otter Feeding would occur at 4:30pm regardless of your party time. One person will have the opportunity to feed the river otter.
Still have questions? Email us! birthdays@curiodyssey.org
Cancellations
River Otter Feeding
Parties that cancel on or before 7 days will receive a full refund. NO REFUNDS will be issued for cancellations within 7 days of your party.
Customers will receive a full refund or credit in the case of cancellation by the facility. CuriOdyssey reserves the right to cancel any previously booked event.
Otter Feedings that are cancelled due to a closure by forces outside of our control such as plumbing, weather, or other natural disaster will receive a full refund or postponement of their party.
CuriOdyssey will not compensate costs associated with cancellation or rescheduling fees associated with outside vendors. Please contact us by phone or email to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.