The Wildwood Trust

Keeper for a Day (Adult)

See what it is like to be a zoo keeper at Britain's best British Wildlife Park. There is no such thing as a typical zoo keeper's day, but you are likely to do some of the following under the supervision of an experienced keeper:

• Tour of kitchens and off public areas
• Food preparation for herbivores (including chopping fruit and vegetables and/or browse collection)
• Food preparation for carnivores (preparing dead chicks, chickens, fish, mice, rats, rabbits or larger animals for feeding out or live food for insectivores - mealworms, crickets and worms)
• Cleaning out/poo picking enclosures and night quarters
• Enclosure refurbishment
• Animal enrichment

But working with animals is rarely typical, so be prepared for anything that may happen on the day! And don't forget to bring your camera - there will be lots of photographic opportunities.

Cost

£149 per person for the full day at Wildwood, including refreshments, commemorative T-shirt and mounted colour photo.

Dates

Just one lucky person per month will be able to book this unique experience, contact us for dates available.

Booking

Download our Adult Zoo Keeper for a Day (PDF) for information, contract and booking form, then return it to us. We can take a provisional booking by phone, but we need the form to secure your place. Completed booking forms with payment should be sent to:

Wildwood Trust,
Herne Common,
Herne Bay,
Kent,
CT6 7LQ

Cheques should be made payable to "Wildwood Trust".

See our Terms and Conditions.

Adult Zoo Keeper for a Day