Keeper for a Day at Dartmoor Zoo for Two

Experience life at the zoo with this keeper for the day experience for two people at Dartmoor Zoo. You’ll have the unique opportunity to work alongside the expert team of keepers, learning first hand what it takes to keep a range of animals happy and healthy. Start off by feeding and cleaning the goats before getting friendly with some meerkats, meeting a family of otters, and getting up close to some bugs and reptiles. Along the way, you’ll learn all about the different animals’ diets, nutrition, husbandry, training and enrichment for a real behind the scenes look. Once your experience is complete, be sure to explore the rest of the zoo, with a slice of cake and hot drink included.

In a Nutshell

• Become a keeper for the day with this hands-on experience for two at Dartmoor Zoo
• Learn about different species, animal diet and nutrition and caring for a variety of animals
• Get up close to some otters, goats, tapir, meerkats, reptiles and more
• Enjoy entry to the rest of Dartmoor Zoo on the day of your visit
• Savour a slice of cake and hot drink in the Jaguar restaurant

Key Info

• Availability Description

  Available on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 8am, year round, excluding Christmas Eve to Boxing Day. It is recommended that you book well in advance to avoid disappointment as places are limited. Dates are available up to six months in advance. All dates are subject to availability.

• Participant Guidelines

  Minimum age: 16 years. Please note, this experience is hands-on with a bit of hard work required. This experience is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant, has a high blood pressure or is of a nervous disposition or is a wheelchair user.

• Duration Detail

  Please allow five hours for the whole experience.

• Dress Code

  The enclosure grounds may be uneven or muddy depending on the weather. Sturdy and supportive footwear is recommended, as well as clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

• Other Info

  All our vouchers are fully flexible and can be redeemed against our huge range of experiences. Available on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 8am, year round, excluding Christmas Eve to Boxing Day. It is recommended that you book well in advance to avoid disappointment as places are limited. Dates are available up to six months in advance. Please allow five hours for the whole experience. Minimum age: 16 years. Please note, this experience is hands-on with a bit of hard work required. This experience is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant, has a high blood pressure or is of a nervous disposition or is a wheelchair user. The enclosure grounds may be uneven or muddy depending on the weather. Sturdy and supportive footwear is recommended, as well as clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. All dates are subject to availability.