SWEETWATER ZOO FIELD GUIDE
Face-to-face with Princess Peanut: a 25-minute Two‑Toed Sloth encounter in Sweetwater
A hands-on session at Mitchell’s Petting Zoo & Exotics where up to two guests enter the sloth enclosure to feed, pet, photograph and learn from expert staff.
Face-to-face with Princess Peanut: a 25-minute Two‑Toed Sloth encounter in Sweetwater.
In the shaded calm of Mitchell’s Petting Zoo & Exotics in Sweetwater, a deliberate, 25‑minute encounter with Princess Peanut the Two‑Toed Sloth trades speed for intimacy: you step into her enclosure, hand-feed and pet her, take photos and listen as staff explain her habits and care. The experience favors close observation over spectacle, letting guests watch the sloth’s slow, purposeful movements and make a direct connection under staff supervision.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Meet Princess Peanut
A focused, personal introduction to the zoo’s Two‑Toed Sloth: guests enter her enclosure to observe her characteristic movements and interact directly during a single, concentrated session.
Hands‑on feeding, petting and photos
The encounter centers on close contact: visitors hand feed Princess Peanut, gently pet her and take photographs while a staff member guides the interaction and explains care and behavior.
Staff‑led interpretation
Knowledgeable staff accompany guests inside the enclosure, offering context about the sloth’s biology, preferences and the proper way to handle and feed her during the session.
What the day feels like
What the encounter feels like
The session moves at the sloth’s pace: an intimate 25‑minute visit where a staff member escorts up to two guests into Princess Peanut’s enclosure to hand feed, pet and photograph her while sharing insights about her behavior and care.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this encounter suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The encounter runs for 25 minutes.
Meet at Mitchell’s Petting Zoo & Exotics in Sweetwater for check‑in and the start of your session.
Sessions accommodate up to two guests; participants must be age 8 or older and any child participant must be accompanied by an adult 18+.
You will enter the sloth’s enclosure under staff supervision to hand feed, pet and take photos while learning from knowledgeable staff.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Two‑Toed Sloth Encounter?
The encounter lasts 25 minutes.
Where do we meet for the experience?
Meet at Mitchell’s Petting Zoo & Exotics in Sweetwater for check‑in before the session.
What will we do during the session?
Guests enter the sloth’s enclosure with a staff member to hand feed, pet and photograph Princess Peanut while learning about her behavior and care.
Are there age or accompaniment requirements?
Participants must be age 8 or older; any child participant must be accompanied by an adult 18+.
How many guests can participate at once?
Sessions are limited to up to two guests.
Will staff be present during the encounter?
Yes. A knowledgeable staff member accompanies guests inside the enclosure to guide interactions and provide interpretation.