Junior Keeper Experience (ages 8-15)
Junior Keeper Experience (ages 8-15)
Due to the popularity of this experience, we have very limited availability for all weekend dates until October 2024.
Join our keepers for three hours packed full of close encounters and fantastic experiences as younger animal lovers get the chance to experience what it’s like to be a zookeeper. While they learn about the residents of Edinburgh Zoo, they will work with a range of animals helping to prepare and deliver their diets, making enrichment and having 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!
On the day you will also receive:
- 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 at edz-keeperexperiences@rzss.org.uk 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.
- Vouchers have a one year expiry date unless stated otherwise. We advise enquiring for specific dates as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
- Max three people per experience (please note one voucher is required per person).
- We run the Junior Keeper Experience every day depending on availability.
- We run a morning and afternoon session, 9am - 12pm or 1:30pm - 4:30pm (the afternoon session runs from 1pm - 4pm during the winter months)
- Price is per person. Entry to Edinburgh Zoo is included within the price of the Keeper Experience.
- 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.
- This experience is available for children aged 8 - 15 years only.
- Children must be accompanied by a spectating guardian or adult (One parent or guardian will gain free zoo admission, included in the Keeper Experience price).
- Please note, the accompanying adult may be required to go behind the scenes during the experience with the participant and it is therefore not suitable for the accompanying adult to be supervising another non-participating child.
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.
Then why not add one of our Keeper Experience Boxes to you order! Gift boxes include a choice of gift (Bamboo Travel Mug or Soft Toy), Edinburgh Zoo magnet and Edinburgh Zoo pencil.
By purchasing a Keeper Experience, you are contributing to our invaluable conservation work. You can find out more about the projects we support here.
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.
Delivery
Delivery
Guide Books, Small Items & Vouchers UK Standard: £2.50 (please note, only vouchers will be sent recorded)
UK Standard Recorded: £5.95
UK Large Parcel/Heavy Parcel Recorded (over 2kg): £8.50
For International Delivery, check our Shipping Page.