The Giraffe Keeper Experience

Ever wondered what it's like to work with the giraffes day to day? Now's your chance to step behind-the-scenes for a truly unique giraffe experience!

How long do giraffes sleep for? What’s their favourite food? How on earth do you carry out a veterinary health check on them? Join one of our experts behind-the-scenes and ask away as you jump into keeper life and explore just what it takes to look after these graceful giants.

What to expect

You will be experiencing exactly what it's like to be a giraffe keeper! Arriving before the Zoo opens to the public, you will be greeted by our team who will take you across to the giraffe house to introduce you to our residents, Maggie and Molly.

Brooms and rakes in hand, you will get mucked in, helping to clean out their dens. Learn how to make a tasty browse bundle, head down to the fragrant herb garden to pick some tasty treats, and make up some enrichment for the giraffes! Be prepared to be awed by their size.

This is an intimate experience for up to four people only. Beginning before the Zoo opens to the general public, this experience is perfect for giraffe lovers and quirky dates. Your tickets also include entry to the Zoo for the rest of the day so that you can explore all of our other 20,000+ animals!

 

To protect our animals, staff and visitors, please do not visit the Zoo if you have any symptoms of COVID-19, and contact us to rearrange your experience.

 

 

Dates and Prices

April - October

The experience runs on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:30 am - 11:30 am

£135 per person

November - March

The experience runs on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:30 am - 11:00 am

£110 per person

• Those with disabilities can be accompanied by an essential carer to support them during their experience. Essential carers can enter the experience area free of charge but do not take part in the experience. Should you require an essential carer please put this information in the participant information form at checkout.
• ZSL Gold Members, Patrons and Fellows receive a 10% discount on this experience. Please enter your CRM ID found on your membership card in the Offer Code box.

 

Know Before You Book:

• Unfortunately, wheelchair access is not available for this experience.
• For participants with a disability or learning difficulty, please contact on experienceenquiries@zsl.org for advice before purchasing any of our experiences.
• Children must be at least 8 years of age to take part.

• Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who must also purchase a Giraffe Keeper experience ticket. There must be no more than 2 children per adult. 

• You must wear appropriate closed toe footwear to take part in the experience.
• Pregnant or nursing mothers cannot participate. 
• Please see our full terms and conditions for more information

To manage your booking please visit https://zsllondonzoo.seetickets.com/customerservice

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