Keeper for a Day
Become a real life zoo keeper for a day and see first hand the authentic Secret life of the zoo! Go behind the scenes and work alongside our expert animal keepers as you learn what a day in the life of a zoo keeper truly involves
1 person
Maximum of 1 person per experience.
18+
Suitable for over 18s only.
All day*
This is a full-day experience, only on Wednesdays. *Times may vary
Everything you need to know about Keeper for a Day
We’re one of the only zoos in the UK that offers a one-to-one personal keeper day working with an animal section of your choice. You can choose from a range of different animal sections to look after, including some of the world’s most endangered species.
Booking in advance is required as spaces are very limited.
- Mammal Keeper for a Day experiences - £350
- Reptile Keeper for a Day experiences - £285
- Bird Keeper for a day - £285
Bookings and payments must be taken over the phone. The day begins at 8am and finishes at 5pm with tea breaks and lunch included. You’ll also get a signed certificate in a presentation pack and a gift to remember your special day.
- Being a zoo keeper is a very physically demanding job- you’ll be on your feet all day, covering several kilometres around the zoo at pace and of course you’ll be rolling up your sleeves and getting stuck in with the mucking out! This is a hands on experience therefore participants must be physically fit, capable and willing to enjoy a hard days graft!
- Suitable for ages 18 and over.
- Regrettably certain guests will be unable to take part including people with epilepsy; relevant phobias or known allergies; mobility issues; pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals.
- Whilst every effort is made to accommodate those with a disability or learning difficulty, due to practicality and health and safety this cannot always be achieved.
Pick your team
All our animal teams are working hard to care for each and every species across the zoo - choose a team you'd like to shadow the for the day and get involved in all their daily activities.
Meet small mammals including Rodrigues bats, Seba's bats, giant anteater, tree kangaroo, capybara, Visayan warty pigs and meerkats.
Work with our fantastic herd of Asian elephants!
Northern giraffe, okapi, Asian short clawed otter, babirusa, Malayan tapir, zebra, warthog, roan antelope and more.
Black rhino, greater one-horned rhino, banteng, anoa, red river hog, Congo buffalo, lowland tapir, deer species, and more.
Amazing Komodo dragons, frogs, tortoises, lizards, snakes, amphibians and butterflies.
Meet the carnivores, including lions, tigers, jaguars, bush dogs, sun bears, giant otters and more!
Orangutans, Chimpanzees, Spider Monkeys, Sulawesi macaques, Mandrills, Lemurs, Marmosets and Tamarins to name just a few!
Currently unavailable due to government measures surrounding Avian Influenza.
Currently unavailable due to government measures surrounding Avian Influenza.
What to expect
Take a glimpse of this incredible experience and how you can make your zoo adventure extra special.
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