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Keeper for the Day

Keeper-Experience
Price:  £250/£350
Duration:  Up to 5 hours
Meeting point:  Visitor Services Hub
Accessible for people with disabilities
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The ultimate experience for any animal lover! Spend a day in the zoo working alongside our expert staff to care for some of your favourite animals.

Gift vouchers are now available to purchase and make the perfect Christmas present for any animal lover in your life.

Please see the buttons and tabs below for more information.

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Dates & Price

Price: £250 for one person, £350 for two people (includes zoo admission). 

Dates: We only have a limited number of spaces available for each interaction, please check the booking calendar by clicking on the link above to check availability. We only allow bookings up to 6 months in advance.

Please note, we have limited availability at weekends and school holidays, so please allow plenty of time to book your interaction. Extensions will not be given.

We now have gift vouchers available to purchase via the button above.

What to expect

The ultimate experience for any animal lover! Spend a day in the zoo working alongside our expert staff to care for some of your favourite animals.

During this intense and action packed day, you'll be working with animals from all over the world and can expect to enjoy all or some of the following:

  • Muck in with the mucking out
  • Get up close and personal as you meet some of our residents
  • Help prepare and deliver tasty treats

What you need to know

  • Prices: £250 for one person and £350 for two people.
  • Maximum of 2 participants.
  • Interaction includes entry into the zoo.
  • Minimum age: 18 years.
  • Disability access: Wheelchair accessible
  • Any additional requirements, please let us know so we can accommodate your needs where possible.

Terms and Conditions

Please ensure you have read all terms and conditions before booking a slot or purchasing a gift voucher.

General animal interaction terms and conditions can be found here.

General gift voucher for animal interaction terms and conditions can be found here.

  • Specific Terms & Conditions

    • You must be at least 18 years old to participate in this experience.
    • Maximum 2 participants per experience.
    • While you will have the opportunity to meet a range of different animals, please be aware that specific animals cannot be requested or guaranteed during your experience
    • Because nature is unpredictable and the welfare of our animals is paramount, we are unable to guarantee interaction with any specific animals on the day of your experience.
    • For visitors with disabilities – Please check here for specific details regarding accessibility.
    • Unfortunately, this experience is not suitable for people who are pregnant. 
    • Because nature is unpredictable and the welfare of our animals is paramount, routines and itineraries may be adjusted without notice.
    • Full gift voucher terms and conditions can be found here.
    • Full terms & conditions can be found here.

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