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Keeper for a Day
Everything you need to know about Keeper for a Day
We’re one of the only zoos in the UK that offers a one-to-one personal keeper day working with an animal section of your choice. You can choose from a range of different animal sections to look after, including some of the world’s most endangered species.
Booking in advance is required as spaces are very limited.
Mammal Keeper for a Day experiences - £350
Reptile Keeper for a Day experiences - £285
Bird Keeper for a day - £285 PLEASE NOTE: Our Bird Keeper for a day experience is currently not available due to avian influenza measures put in place by the government.
Bookings and payments must be taken over the phone. The day begins at 8am and finishes at 5pm with tea breaks and lunch included. You’ll also get a signed certificate in a presentation pack and a gift to remember your special day.
Participants must be physically fit and able to walk several kilometres around the zoo at pace, able to climb several flights of stairs and walk over uneven ground without difficulty.
Suitable for ages 18 and over.
Regrettably certain guests will be unable to take part including people with epilepsy; relevant phobias or known allergies; mobility issues; pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals.
Whilst every effort is made to accommodate those with a disability or learning difficulty, due to practicality and health and safety this cannot always be achieved.
Autumn adventures at Chester ZooHome to over 30,000 animals, Chester Zoo brings you face to face with roaring big cats, free-flying birds, colourful reptiles and so much more.Explore 128 acres of immersive habitats - from dense rainforests and tropical caves to open wetlands and Himalayan mountains. Don’t forget to visit the spectacular new Heart of Africa. Inspired by African landscapes, species and culture, it brings giraffes, painted dogs, warthogs and more in a space that replicates the African savannah – designed to connect you with the wonders of the natural world.Designed with families in mindYoung adventurers can take on the Treetop Challenge or drive all-electric off-road vehicles. There’s also face painting, fairground rides and five epic playgrounds across the zoo packed with climbing nets, water play, giant slides and sand pits.For a slower pace, wander through award-winning gardens, with sensory-friendly spaces, Changing Places facilities, and mobility scooter hire to help everyone enjoy their day.Refuel your adventureFrom sizzling street food to relaxed family lunches, there’s something for every appetite. Visitors can grab fresh food from kiosks and cafés, or take a break at The Oakfield, the zoo’s Grade II listed pub with garden views.You’ll find vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and kid-friendly options, plus picnic spots and shaded areas.Experiences at Chester ZooChoose from more than 20 Experiences where you can dine, tour or get even closer to some of the zoo’s most extraordinary animals – including giraffes, penguins and meerkats. It’s a chance to see the zoo from a new point of view and make lasting memories.Easy to get to. Easy to get around.Chester Zoo is just a short bus ride from Chester Train Station. There’s free on-site parking, including dedicated EV charging spaces, and step-free access throughout the zoo.Visitors can download the free Chester Zoo app for live talk times, maps, animal facts and more.A day out that gives backChester Zoo is a not-for-profit conservation zoo. Every ticket, meal, and souvenir helps fund projects that protect wildlife in the UK and across more than 20 countries. That makes a day out here not just memorable, but meaningful too.
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