Half Day Keeper Experience (ages 16+)

Due to the popularity of this experience, we are now fully booked for all weekend dates until the end of December 2024.

Join our keepers for three hours packed full of close encounters and fantastic experiences, learning all about life as a zookeeper and the animals that live at Edinburgh Zoo. The experience includes helping with daily animal feeds, making enrichment for a variety of animals and lots of special hands-on magic moments. Go behind-the-scenes for a unique insight into the daily routines of zoo life and get your hands dirty – literally! 

Our Half Day Keeper Experience voucher includes:

• Entry to Edinburgh Zoo
• 10% discount in our Gift Shop
• Free car parking
• An exclusive Keeper Experience t-shirt and certificate

Please note, if you are looking for a specific date for your experience, contact us before purchasing any vouchers. We require at least seven days' notice for any bookings.

You can contact us by emailing edz-keeperexperiences@rzss.org.uk or by calling 0131 314 0327 between 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday.

Essential information:

• Vouchers have a one year expiry date unless stated otherwise. We advise enquiring for specific dates as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
  
• Max two people per experience (please note one voucher is required per person).
• We run the Half Day Keeper Experience every day depending on availability.
• We run a morning and afternoon session, 9am - 12pm or 1:30pm - 4:30pm (please note, the afternoon session runs from 1pm - 4pm during the winter months)
• Price is per person and includes the participant's admission to Edinburgh Zoo.
• Keeper Experience vouchers are strictly non-refundable.
• All orders are issued as e-vouchers, aligning with our commitment to reduce paper usage and aid environmental conservation. We aim to dispatch all e-vouchers within two business days.
  Your e-voucher includes instructions on how to book your Keeper Experience.
  

Restrictions:

• This experience is available for persons aged 16 years and over only.

Regrettably, our Keeper Experiences are not suitable for certain guests including those with any relevant phobias or known allergies, pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals. Whilst every effort will be made to accommodate those with a disability or learning difficulty, due to practicality and health and safety this may not always be possible. Please read the T&Cs for further information or contact us at edz-keeperexperiences@rzss.org.uk or by calling 0131 314 0327 for advice prior to booking.

Terms and Conditions:

Please read the full Keeper Experience Terms & Conditions by clicking here.

By purchasing this voucher, you agree to the terms and conditions of purchase.