BE A ZOO KEEPER FOR THE DAY AT BRISTOL ZOO
Included in your amazing zoo keeper for a day experience:
- Zoo admission for you and also a friend or family member on the day!
- Feeding, cleaning and enrichment activities for the animals are all part of the day.
- Be involved with aquarium animals, reptiles, primates,other mammals and birds.
- A eye-opening behind the scenes insight into zoo keeper work
- A souvenir fleece & guidebook to the zoo.
- Complimentary lunch.
- Eight hours of getting up close & personal with amazing animals!
£250
Things to know, before you go:
- Minimum age: 16
- Keepers must be physically fit with no severe health problems. Every effort will be made to cater for participants with disabilities, though this may not always be possible.
- Animal keeping in Bristol Zoo will last for 8 hours. Starting at 8.45am and ending at 4.45pm. Lunch is included.
- Due to the nature of the Bristol Zoo animal keeper experience, spectators are unfortunately not permitted. However, this ticket also includes entry for one other person to the Zoo, so a guest can enjoy the animals whilst you are taking part in the experience.
- The Bristol Zoo Keeper experience is available on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays – from 08:45 – 16:45.
- Uniforms will be provided by the Zoo, but please wear wellies on the day.
- This animal keeper experience is not affected by the weather conditions..
£250
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Average rating: 2 reviews
Sep 7, 2016
WHAT AN EXPERIENCE.
The day started at 8.45am and began with the Flamingo's which couldn't of kicked the day off any better, the younger one bounded over looking for attention which he got and we became friends straight away. How could the day get better i thought. We moved on to other areas around the Zoo, different enclosures and getting real insight to what this amazing place achieves with its conservation of endangered animals. The Aquarium was awesome and getting the chance to feed and touch the Sting-rays helped to make the day even more special for me. My keeper for the day was Karen and straight away she made me feel right at home, her knowledge and enthusiasm for the Zoo and the animals was really inspiring. A long day and one I won't forget, I'm even thinking of volunteering. This is a MUST experience and I will definitely be recommending it where ever i can.
Sep 7, 2016
BIRTHDAY GIFT
Very enjoyable. Great hands on experience. I was able to feed the animals and it was lovely to be so close to and even touch some. Great variety of exhibits from reptiles to mammals. All the zoo keepers were very friendly, passionate and knowledgable about the animals they cared for.
£250
- + What You Get
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Included in your amazing zoo keeper for a day experience:
- Zoo admission for you and also a friend or family member on the day!
- Feeding, cleaning and enrichment activities for the animals are all part of the day.
- Be involved with aquarium animals, reptiles, primates,other mammals and birds.
- A eye-opening behind the scenes insight into zoo keeper work
- A souvenir fleece & guidebook to the zoo.
- Complimentary lunch.
- Eight hours of getting up close & personal with amazing animals!
£250
- + Need to Know
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Things to know, before you go:
- Minimum age: 16
- Keepers must be physically fit with no severe health problems. Every effort will be made to cater for participants with disabilities, though this may not always be possible.
- Animal keeping in Bristol Zoo will last for 8 hours. Starting at 8.45am and ending at 4.45pm. Lunch is included.
- Due to the nature of the Bristol Zoo animal keeper experience, spectators are unfortunately not permitted. However, this ticket also includes entry for one other person to the Zoo, so a guest can enjoy the animals whilst you are taking part in the experience.
- The Bristol Zoo Keeper experience is available on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays – from 08:45 – 16:45.
- Uniforms will be provided by the Zoo, but please wear wellies on the day.
- This animal keeper experience is not affected by the weather conditions..
£250
- + Reviews
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There are currently 2 reviews for this Zoo Keeper Day Experience. Submit your own.
Submit your reviewAverage rating: 2 reviewsSep 7, 2016WHAT AN EXPERIENCE.The day started at 8.45am and began with the Flamingo's which couldn't of kicked the day off any better, the younger one bounded over looking for attention which he got and we became friends straight away. How could the day get better i thought. We moved on to other areas around the Zoo, different enclosures and getting real insight to what this amazing place achieves with its conservation of endangered animals. The Aquarium was awesome and getting the chance to feed and touch the Sting-rays helped to make the day even more special for me. My keeper for the day was Karen and straight away she made me feel right at home, her knowledge and enthusiasm for the Zoo and the animals was really inspiring. A long day and one I won't forget, I'm even thinking of volunteering. This is a MUST experience and I will definitely be recommending it where ever i can.
Sep 7, 2016BIRTHDAY GIFTVery enjoyable. Great hands on experience. I was able to feed the animals and it was lovely to be so close to and even touch some. Great variety of exhibits from reptiles to mammals. All the zoo keepers were very friendly, passionate and knowledgable about the animals they cared for.
£250
What to expect on your Zoo Keeper Day
Bristol Zoo is home to seals, penguins, lions, gorillas, lions, meerkats, monkeys, reptiles, cute furry mammals, big fat hippos and the list goes on! What a fantastic place to do your Zoo Keeper For A Day experience!
Your hosts will organise your day so that you visit all four areas of the zoo, the Mammals, Birds, Ectotherms (the bugs, fish, reptiles, butterflies, etc – did you know that an ectotherm is an animal that is dependent on external sources for body heat?) & the Presentations area (which is where the seals and penguins are housed). And you will not just be viewing these parts of the zoo as an ordinary zoo visitor but will be getting your hands dirty and getting in behind the scenes.
There will be cleaning, feeding and animal enrichment activities to prepare and not to worry lunch at the onsite Coral Restaurant is included so there will be down time as well. Gorillas and monkeys are often a favourite with guest zoo keepers as you get a chance to really see their often human like behaviour up close, and also penguin feeding is a big hit, they are just so cute as they waddle about, even if a bit smelly!
To pleasantly conclude such an amazing day you will also be presented with some souvenirs of your experience, a specially designed fleece, guidebook and don’t forget this experience comes with a complimentary zoo entry ticket for any guest that you might want to bring along. This is a wonderful day out, an ideal gift for any animal enthusiast, or bucket list item to tick off. A one in a lifetime experience, and an unforgettable day at the zoo!
About the Zoo
Bristol Zoo Gardens is operated by the Bristol Zoological Society and first opened its doors in 1836, making it the fifth oldest zoo in the world. It is highly involved in conservation and preservation programs and since its inception has contributed to the saving of 175 species of animal throughout the world. Similarly, Bristol Zoo is very much involved in conservation and educational programs internationally and in the UK itself it has seen 40 million school children and introduced them to the important concepts of nature & diversity, the impacts of human society on nature and the safeguarding of the wildlife in our world.
At Bristol Zoo itself there are various attractions such as the aquarium, the presentation area, otherwise known as the seal and penguin coasts, & an area for primates such as the magnificient gorillas and various monkey species. It also is home to a diverse rang of other animals, from lions to wallabies, to bugs, to hippos. As a result, there is much to see and do at Bristol Zoo and you are guaranteed an interesting and fun day out!
Where It’s At
Bristol Zoo can be accessed via bicylce, car, bus or train. There’s a local train service to Clifton Down Station (a ten-minute walk to the Zoo), or, from Bristol Temple Meads Station, take the number 8 bus service (which runs between the zoo, the station and the city centre) to the Zoo’s main entrance. If travelling by car,, exit toward A4/A403/Bristol/Avonmouth/Docks, at junction 18 of the M5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Portway/A4 heading to City Centre/Bristol/A38. Sharp left onto Portway/A4176 (Bridge Valley Road). Continue to follow A4176. Bristol Zoo is located on your right hand side at the top of Bridge Valley Road.
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