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Zoo Keeper Experiences

Live your childhood dreams of becoming a zookeeper with one of our exciting animal encounters. Experience what it’s really like to be a keeper for the day as you step inside their shoes and muck in with the day-to-day work. Get ready for a memorable day out and enjoy the unique chance to get up close and personal with some of your favourite animals. This is the perfect birthday gift for someone keen to interact with some adorable creatures. 

Discover Our Zookeeper Experience Days

Complete the daily tasks of a zookeeper and encounter a variety of endearing animals, from meeting mischievous meerkats, monkeys and reptiles to going behind the scenes at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Be a keeper for the day and get involved with preparing food, creating activities and cleaning the enclosures for the animals.

Become a Junior Zookeeper for a Day

Treat your little animal lover to a fun family day out. They can enjoy a day in the life of a keeper at a zoo as they get to work following the daily routine and caring for the animals that live at the zoo. A zookeeper experience is a unique chance for children to learn about the animals and make some furry friends. Engage with the animals at London Zoo or head to one of a range of zoos near you.

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Jenny aylesbury · 18-08-2022

The best gift for a nine year old

We were absolutely delighted with this Junior Zoo Keeper experience. My daughter got to interact with a wide range of animals that you wouldn't normally get to see including racoons, a Raven, Skunks and a Kookaburra as well as meerkats and lots of other animals. There was plenty of time spent with each animal encounter and the zoo keepers experience, knowledge and enthusiasm made the whole experience truly unforgettable. The intimate Flying Display was excellent as well with the Falconer making the display really interesting, informative in a non boring way, with a chance to get really close to the birds. We will be returning for a Meerkat Experience for the adults! I would highly recommend this for any child over 8 years old
Junior Zoo Keeper Experience at Millets Farm Falconry Centre, Oxfordshire
Louise · 19-10-2025

Amazing

My 13-year-old and I had an amazing time on the meerkat experience. We went into three different enclosures where the meerkats climbed on us, sat on us and we got to feed them. We were really lucky as in the last enclosure there were three babies (6 wks) who also climbed on us and wanted lots of snuggles. Our guide was Charlotte who was fab and very knowledgeable. The actual zoo is great too with lots of different animals to see and some to handfeed as well. Definitely recommend this experience gift, and Hoo Zoo
Animal Encounters Choice Voucher
Maz · 24-05-2022

Best birthday gift

The whole experience was amazing and the keeper obviously loves her job and made it so special. Thank you
Meerkat Encounter at Drusillas Zoo Park for One
Debbie · 04-12-2023

Loved it!

A very informative and special experience getting up close to the beautiful penguins while they enjoy their fish feast! We also enjoyed visiting all the other animals and being big kids on the rides!
Penguin Feeding Experience at Drusillas Zoo Park for One
Matty · 11-06-2025

Brilliant afternoon of falconry.

What a great 4 hrs, beautiful summer day surrounded with beautiful birds, Jon was a perfect host, full of knowledge and anecdotes, expertly handling the birds with his expert sidekick. Having the birds fly in to you was amazing, feeling the weight of these magnificent birds on your gloved hand was certainty an experience I will not forget.
Meet the Animals Choice Voucher
Kiwi1962 · 12-11-2023

Fabulous Experience

Grandson still talking about his day, perfect.
Half Day Keeper Experience at Northumberland College Zoo for Two
Mike · 19-07-2023

Willows Bird of Prey Centre Experience- Simply The Best

This day was brilliant from start to finish at Willows. All staff very helpful and knowledgeable- both Hayley and Jill were both magnificent. A perfect day all round. Would recommend to all- a gem of a place and a wonderful experience.
Introduction to Falconry for Two at Willows Bird of Prey Centre
Armadillo boy · 16-08-2025

Best gift ever

Went there for the armadillo experience for 2 there was four of us so myself and 1 child went in for it if your like me and love armadillos tick it of your list you get to hold and feed them you are given lots of information about them the zoo also does a meet and greet for armadillos and other animals up to four or five people and have your photo taken with the animals
Animal Experiences Choice Voucher
Kr · 31-05-2022

Great experience

A great day out and lots of fun.
Zookeeper Experience for Two at Ark Wildlife Park
Sarah w · 21-08-2025

Fun in school holidays

We always use our buy a gift vouchers in the school holidays to spread costs. We had a great time at York Birds of Prey Centre. It's so hands on and you get really close to some magnificent birds
Family Days Out Choice Voucher