So I have contacted the zoo and they have given me a flat "no".  I emailed a local animal sanctuary and got the same results.  Plus some.  The ladie I was in contact with kinda put me in my place and made me realize my goal could only be reached if I were to cross paths with someone who could be deemed irresponsible.  She also informed me that in her opinion a "higher" goal would be to educate myself with all the mistreating of wild animals that is going on in America right now.  So....I have taken her up on her challenge.  I have already emailed Jack Hannah with hopes of still being able to touch a lion.  If he says no, I will officially put this goal off until another time.