Keeper for Half a Day

Price: £160 for one person and £70 per additional participant (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.

During the interaction, you will see and learn all about the different animals needs and how our keepers care for them. You will meet a selection of specially chosen animals, take part in some animal interactions and carry out zookeeper tasks. This will include preparing some of the animals’ diets, hand feeding and creating enrichment devices.

We only accept one booking per slot, so your experience will be exclusive to you and up to 3 of your friends to make it a really special occasion!

Whether you’re a Keeper for the Morning or a Keeper for the Afternoon, both experiences will last for up to two hours and after you will be free to enjoy the zoo during the remainder of the day. This experience includes admission into the zoo, and you’ll also get a complimentary car park pass and discount voucher to use in the gift shop.

A morning interaction will start at 9.45am, participants will be able to access the zoo prior to the zoo's general opening at 10am.

An afternoon interaction will start at 1pm, participants are able to access the zoo prior to the experience from opening at 10am. The purchase of additional non-participating guests can be made online in advance or on the day of the experience at Visitor Services and they can only access the zoo after 10.00am.

• Prices: £160 for one person and £70 per additional participant.
• Maximum of 4 additional participants.
• Interaction includes entry into the zoo.
• Minimum age: 12 years.
• Disability access: Wheelchair accessible
  
• Any additional requirements, please let us know so we can accommodate your needs where possible.

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.