{"product_id":"new-junior-keeper-experience-ages-8-15","title":"Junior Keeper Experience (ages 8-15)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note, due to the popularity of this experience, our next available weekend slots are currently in June 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Junior Keeper Experience voucher includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntry to Edinburgh Zoo for one participant and one accompanying adult\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10% discount in our Gift Shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree car parking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn exclusive Keeper Experience t-shirt and certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can contact us by emailing \u003ca href=\"mailto:%20edz-keeperexperiences@rzss.org.uk\"\u003eedz-keeperexperiences@rzss.org.uk\u003c\/a\u003e or by calling 0131 314 0327 between 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEssential information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVouchers have a one year expiry date unless stated otherwise. We advise enquiring for specific dates as early as possible to avoid disappointment.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax of 3 people participating per experience slot (please note one voucher is required per person).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe run the Junior Keeper Experience every day depending on availability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe run a morning and afternoon session, 9am - 12pm or 1:30pm - 4:30pm (the afternoon session runs from 1pm - 4pm during the winter months)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice is per person and includes admission for the participant and one accompanying adult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeper Experience vouchers are strictly non-refundable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW144228083 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144228083 BCX8\"\u003eAll orders are issued as e-vouchers, aligning with our commitment to reduce paper usage and aid environmental conservation. Vouchers will be available to download immediately after purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW144228083 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW144228083 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW144228083 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144228083 BCX8\"\u003eYour e-voucher includes instructions on how to book your Keeper Experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW144228083 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestrictions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis experience is available for children aged 8 - 15 years only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren must be accompanied by a spectating guardian or adult (One parent or guardian will gain free zoo admission, included in the Keeper Experience price).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegrettably, 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\u0026amp;Cs for further information or contact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:edz-keeperexperiences@rzss.org.uk\"\u003eedz-keeperexperiences@rzss.org.uk\u003c\/a\u003e or by calling 0131 314 0327 for advice prior to booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen why not add one of our Keeper Experience Gift Bags to you order! Our gift bags include a commemorative tote or drawstring bag filled with zoo-branded souvenirs to make your experience even more memorable! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy purchasing a Keeper Experience, you are contributing to our invaluable conservation work. You can find out more about the projects we support \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"RZSS Conservation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rzss.org.uk\/conservation\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerms and Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease read the full \u003ca title=\"Keeper Experience T\u0026amp;C's\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghzoo.org.uk\/events\/keeper-experiences-terms-and-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKeeper Experience Terms \u0026amp; Conditions by clicking here.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy purchasing this voucher, you agree to the terms and conditions of purchase.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RZSS - Events","offers":[{"title":"One Voucher","offer_id":56853694873980,"sku":"44000005","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Two Vouchers","offer_id":56853694906748,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0311\/5417\/6139\/files\/JK2.jpg?v=1722438772","url":"https:\/\/shop.rzss.org.uk\/products\/new-junior-keeper-experience-ages-8-15","provider":"Royal Zoological Society of Scotland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}