Our Keeper Academy is a course for young people aged 15-17 years old. The course will run over 5 days from 10.30am - 3.00pm, including theory sessions on working with different exotic species as well as over 5 sessions of practical experience with a range of zoo animals including invertebrates reptiles, primates, large mammals and elephants.

The course is designed for those who wish to pursue a career with animals and require practical experience to enhance their application. Those who wish to become vets, vet nurses, zookeepers or complete other animal based studies will benefit from this exciting new course.

Supported at all times by our education team, students receive an evidence portfolio of their work and a certificate of completion.

This price includes a discount card for the shop and cafe that can be used on course days. On the last day of the course there is a Graduation where participants will receive their certificate and have four zoo entry tickets that can be used for family and friends.

Due to the ongoing situation with Coronavirus COVID-19 (see our latest updates here) we have taken the decision to suspend all sales and bookings of Courses at this time. All current bookings will still be honoured as long as we remain open. Please keep checking back as we will open bookings again once this crisis is over.

For anyone with a currently unbooked voucher, we will be looking to extend your expiry date once we are accepting bookings again. Further information will be emailed to you when you are able to book again.

Thank you for your understanding.