Junior Croc Keeper

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Enjoy a day working with the keepers, meeting many of our animals up close, helping with the feeding and getting hands-on around the zoo, whilst learning all about our crocodilian friends on the way! We promise you a unique and rewarding experience rounded off with a special commemorative certificate.

Our keeper experiences are run by experienced members of our expert zoo keeping team and include the following:

• Your session will begin with a safety briefing
• Introduction and meet the zoo keeper team
• Enclosure cleaning and general maintenance
• Preparation of food and special diets needed throughout the zoo
• Feeding of crocodiles and other zoo animals
• Work with animals such as crocodiles, alligators, caimans and monitor lizards
• Opportunity to handle hatchling and juvenile crocodiles
• Assist with care of larger crocodile species
• End of the day debrief and experience certificate

Zoo keepers' tasks carried out vary depending upon season and animal health and welfare. Some of the activities may include:

• Assist with data collection and animal record-keeping, whether it's noting the length of a crocodile hatchling, or checking the weight of a tortoise
• Cleaning out dens or enclosures
• Food preparation and feeding - all food is weighed and recorded before it's delivered to the animal enclosures
• Prepare diet supplements for various creatures
• Observe animals and help check for good health 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PRICE OF THIS JUNIOR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES GENERAL ZOO ADMISSION FOR THE JUNIOR PARTICIPANT AND ALSO ONE ACCOMPANING ADULT - ANYONE ELSE WISHING TO VISIT THE ZOO WOULD NEED TO PURCHASE GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS AND CAN ONLY ENTER THE ZOO DURING OUR NORMAL OPENING HOURS 10AM - 4PM