Be a Keeper for a Day at ZSL London Zoo

Our amazing Keeper for a Day experience gives you a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with some of ZSL’s most popular animals. Get a unique insight into the day-to-day life of our keepers.

Become a Keeper for a Day at one of the world’s most famous zoos.
More than just an animal collection, it's a centre for conservation and a landmark. The ultimate place to be a Zoo Keeper.

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Animal highlights:

• Giraffes
• Penguins
• Giant Tortoises
• Meerkats

At ZSL London Zoo you can expect to work with a variety of species who live at the zoo. After getting kitted out in your keeper for a day outfit you will be briefed on the days activities over a hot drink and pastry. After helping muck out in the morning you will then head off to feed our tallest residents the giraffes their breakfast. After a hearty keepers lunch you will then get to meet our coatis and meerkats as well as some of the other residents, you will then finish the day with a well deserved cup of tea and cake!

What’s included:

• Various animal encounters and mucking out activities
• Led by a friendly and experienced Zoo Keeper Host
• Complimentary breakfast, lunch and refreshments
• Complimentary car parking
• Exclusive Keeper for a Day t-shirt
• 20% discount off spectator tickets
• Vouchers are sent out within 1-2 days (postage included)

Restrictions:

• Participants must be over 16 years old and have a reasonable level of fitness
• Participants must have good mobility and not require a wheelchair
• Pregnant, nursing mothers or those that have given birth in the last 6 months are unable to take part

Junior version (11-15 years old) also available