Keeper for the day

Our Keeper for the Day scheme is designed to give you a real understanding of what’s involved in looking after animals in a zoo environment. The day runs from 8.45am to 4.45pm, giving you a chance to work in four key areas: 

• ectotherm – includes aquarium, Butterfly Forest, Bug world and reptiles

• presentations – includes fur seals and ‘presentation animals’

• mammals – includes primates, Zona Brazil, Twilight world and Monkey Jungle

• Birds – includes penguins, animal food stores and all birds on site.

During the day you’ll have plenty of hands-on experience of cleaning enclosures, feeding, and animal enrichment.

Restrictions and bookings

This is a physically demanding day, so you need to be fit. For insurance purposes, the scheme is only available to people aged 16 years and over and unfortunately we cannot accommodate wheelchair users.

Being a 'Keeper for the Day' costs £225 (inc. VAT) and includes souvenir gifts such as a specially designed fleece, a complimentary guest ticket, and a guidebook.

If you would like to make a booking, please download the application form and send it to: Scott Fessey, FOH manager, Bristol Zoo, Guthrie Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3HA.

Please be aware that this experience is valid for one year from date of purchase.

For more information, call Scott on 0117 9747342 or email sfessey@bristolzoo.org.uk