A day you’ll never forget

Escorted by our dedicated Animal Care Team, you will venture behind the scenes and find out just what it takes to care for some of the most incredible creatures on the planet!

Our two Keeper for the Day options are listed below with more information to help you choose the perfect package for you.

  • Behind the scenes from 11am to 1:30pm
  • Food and drink voucher
  • A further afternoon session from 2:30pm to 3:45pm
  • A souvenir gift
  • Complimentary entry to the zoo

Choose your perfect experience option:

Creatures Great & Small

African Elephants, Malayan Sun Bears, Giant Anteaters, Ring-tailed Lemurs, Slender-tailed Meerkats

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Weird & Wonderful Wildlife

Amur Tigers, Humboldt Penguins, Gelada Baboons, Reticulated Giraffes, Patagonian Sea Lions

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“We have just been Keeper for the day and it was amazing. The staff have been there years and know everything about their animals they look after and see how much they care. They are well looked after and it was great to see what goes on behind the scenes and to be part of the experience was awesome.”

Kelly, January 2024

Important Information

  • Anyone aged 14-17yrs must be accompanied by an adult aged 18yrs or over who is also booked to participate in the same experience. Any additional children under the age of 15yrs who are not participating in the experience must be supervised by a separate adult whilst the experience is taking place.
  • Experience slots are booked for one person at a time so if you would like to book two spaces, please select two bookings for the same date. If you have booked one space, please note that you may be paired with another Keeper for the Day participant.
  • You will be required to check in with our Experiences Team at least 10 minutes prior to the experience start time.
  • Please allow at least 48 hours for processing of online bookings. Once the experience has been booked, it cannot be rescheduled less than 8 weeks prior to the date of the experience taking place. A £20 fee will be charged for any alterations to your booking at any time.

Gift this experience

Give your loved one the chance to get up close to their favourite species with one of our amazing Animal Experience Gift Vouchers!

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