Looking for AK add on tour info

[comicguy]

Looking at doing either the Caring for Giants or the Rhino tour at AK. Does anybody have some info about how close to the animals you get and a non spoiler review? TIA

 

[Dug720]

Caring for Giants you go behind the area where the safari vehicles are and are generally closer to the elephants than you get on the safari. But no touching. You learn mostly about conservation efforts from cultural representatives.

Up Close With Rhinos you go back to the rhino barn and assuming the one selected wants to participate, you get to pet a rhino through the fence. You learn about their care from keepers who work with them.

No pictures are allowed backstage - though you can take pics of the elephants once you're on the viewing platform. They usually have a photographer once you finish the rhino tour to get pics with a held frame and a held sign with the name of the rhino you met. IDK if they have a photographer for Caring for Giants since you don't actually meet one.

I love them both and love that the money goes to conservation efforts for the species.

 

[comicguy]

Caring for Giants you go behind the area where the safari vehicles are and are generally closer to the elephants than you get on the safari. But no touching. You learn mostly about conservation efforts from cultural representatives.

Up Close With Rhinos you go back to the rhino barn and assuming the one selected wants to participate, you get to pet a rhino through the fence. You learn about their care from keepers who work with them.

No pictures are allowed backstage - though you can take pics of the elephants once you're on the viewing platform. They usually have a photographer once you finish the rhino tour to get pics with a held frame and a held sign with the name of the rhino you met. IDK if they have a photographer for Caring for Giants since you don't actually meet one.

I love them both and love that the money goes to conservation efforts for the species.

Exactly the info I wa slooking for!

 

[GrandMum]

Exactly the info I wa slooking for!

The Rhino tour is difficult to get. I think there is only one tour per day.

 

[elvispursley]

We did the Rhino tour this past Sat and it was a highlight of our trip! There is only one tour/day and only 14 participants are on the tour. We got to meet Kendi and get up close/love on her. She is amazing!! Can’t recommend d this tour enough if you’re able to snag it.

 

[elle101me]

We did the Rhino tour this past Sat and it was a highlight of our trip! There is only one tour/day and only 14 participants are on the tour. We got to meet Kendi and get up close/love on her. She is amazing!! Can’t recommend d this tour enough if you’re able to snag it.

Yes, I second this! We did the Rhino tour a couple of weeks ago and met Ranger. I booked at midnight 60 days out. Good luck snagging whichever tour you decide on!