# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Rhino Encounters - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am - **Event Description**: Meet Southwick's Zoo's southern white rhino, Louise, up close and personal!About this EventPricingNon-member: $165 per participant (plus processing fee)EARTH Member: $145 per participant (plus processing fee)Note to EARTH members: The email associated with your membership account is your discount code. Must be a current EARTH member at the time of registration to receive the member discount. Discounts cannot be applied retroactively.Includes: An encounter with Southwick's Zoo's white rhino and admission to Southwick's Zoo for the day of your encounterPlease meet us at 9:00am in front of the zoo's main entrance the day of your encounter. Rhino encounters take place before the zoo opens for the day, and only registered and paid participants can enter the zoo during the encounter. If others in your party are joining you to visit the zoo after your encounter, please plan to meet them inside the entrance around 10:00am-10:30am.*Spots are limited and must be reserved online at least 24 hours in advance. Zoo passes, coupons, discounts, or other offers cannot be applied to the price of rhino encounters.Note: If there is a particular day you would like to do an encounter that is not on the schedule, please contact Betsey Brewer at betsey@southwickszoo.com. Please be aware that rhino encounters are only available for 9:00am-10:00am.Encounter Rules & GuidelinesEncounter participants must follow all current zoo rules and guidelines. To learn more, please visit www.southwickszoo.com/visitor-info.Rhino Encounters are only available during the normal zoo season (approximately May through October).Rhino Encounter participants MUST be at least 12 years of age. Those under 18 must also be accompanied by a paid adult.Each encounter date has 4 spots, however we can sometimes accommodate up to 6 participants. To inquire about additional participants, please email Betsey Brewer at betsey@southwickszoo.com.Rhino encounters require a moderate level of activity as there may be continuous walking for a period of 5-7 minutes on possibly unpaved, uneven ground with moderate hills. If you need an accommodation for this level of activity please note it on the registration form and we will be in touch to work with you and be sure that you are able to participate in a rhino encounter experience.Rhino encounters take place before the zoo opens for the day, and only registered and paid participants can enter the zoo during the encounter.We suggest wearing comfortable closed-toe shoes. We DO NOT recommend wearing flip flops or sandals.Cancellation/Reschedule Policy: If you need to cancel your encounter, we require at least 1 week’s notice for full refund. If you need to reschedule to another date, please contact us at least 1 week in advance with a new desired date. We cannot reschedule encounters to a date that does not have an appropriate number of openings remaining, so please check the list of dates on the registration page first.If poor weather is predicted for the day of your encounter, you may reschedule to another date. In this case, please try to contact us with a new date as early as possible to reschedule. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mendon/2026-rhino-encounters/100001976644344444 - **Event Categories**: parties, entertainment, nonprofit - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Southwick's Zoo - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 177.91, max: 177.91, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Mendon - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Southwick's Zoo - **lat**: 42.06502499999999 - **long**: -71.5846194 - **full address**: Southwick's Zoo, 2 Southwick Street, Mendon, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Rhino Encounters - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/cf5895e4adc312237cf540707907cb76da640e41a6e5fbdc72906d2ca5f15820-rimg-w1200-h800-dc8c7b61-gmir.jpg?v=1769227517 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Rhino Encounters being held? - **A:** 2026 Rhino Encounters takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am at Southwick's Zoo, 2 Southwick Street, Mendon, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Rhino Encounters? - **A:** 2026 Rhino Encounters is organized by EARTH Limited at Southwick's Zoo. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Rhino Encounters is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mendon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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