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Zoo Keeping Experiences

Get acquainted to all creatures great and small with a memorable zookeeper experience.

Get up close and personal with a hands-on session in the company of fascinating species from all four corners of the globe and step into the responsible zookeeper’s boots for a day – David Attenborough eat your heart out. With locations available UK-wide ready and waiting to explore, we’ve covered all aspiring zoologists and animal whisperers with a location to match – from ZSL London Zoo in London’s Regent’s Park to Drayton Manor Theme Park. Whether it’s a birthday present or a special surprise for an animal lover, no matter the occasion, we’ve got just the ticket for a chance to embark on an adventure of a lifetime.

What to Expect with a Zookeeper Experience?

Muck in and shadow an expert zookeeper for the day to get closer to the action than ever imagined. From mysterious reptiles and big cats to mischievous meerkats, lend a hand at feeding time, help with the upkeep of the zoo and get to know the interesting personalities of all the curious residents.

Zookeeper Experiences for Kids

There’s something for the little tykes and teenagers too. Fill their hearts with adventure, inspiration and education with a zookeeping experience just for kids! From school holidays to big birthday surprises, block out a date in the diary with a day out that’s guaranteed to create cherished memories for years to come. Under the supervision of expertly trained staff, a zookeeper experience is an excellent way to kickstart a love for nature.

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Real Customer Stories

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Darcy · 10-06-2025

Super

Took our grandson aged 4we all loved it the train was spotlessly clean very friendly the guard even invited our grandson into the cab which he loved would definitely recommend excellent value
Fun Family Experience Days Out
Lynda · 10-10-2025

Super day

Great place. People really care about the animals. Such a great feel good experience and you get to look around all the other animals
Animal Encounters Choice Voucher
Lee · 20-07-2025

An amazing day on the lemur liaison and meerkat meet

Had an amazing time on the lemur liaison and meerkat meet. Having the opportunity to feed them inside their enclosure was an experience I’ll never forget. I was really impressed that it was just us on the experience-they don’t book more than one group together, which meant the keeper was able to impart lots of information about the animals. After the experience, we really enjoyed visiting the rest of the zoo. The enclosures were nice and modern and the zoo felt more intimate, with keepers stopping a couple of times to tell us more information about the animals. For a small zoo, I saw animals I’ve never see before, such as binturongs, margays and civets. It was a really special day and I really couldn’t recommend highly enough.
Animal Experiences Choice Voucher
H · 04-10-2025

Wonderful experience

Ryan at Hobbledown made this a very accessible and personal experience.
The Zookeeper Experience for Two at Hobbledown Epsom
Amanda · 08-10-2022

Giant Anteater Clise Encounter

Absolutely brilliant. Loved getting so close to these amazing creatures. The keeper was knowledgeable and enthusiastic so made the whole experience really interesting.
Giant Anteater Close Encounter Experience at Drusillas Park Zoo for One