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Accessible Zookeeper For a Day
27 February, 17 & 24 April
Private sessions can also be arranged on desired dates for groups (minimum 4). Enquire below;
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Duration: 3 hours
Age: 8+ years
Price: $124.99 per child (includes zoo admission)
$134.99 per concession card holder (includes zoo admission)
Unlimited or Platinum Pass holder: $99.99
Annual Pass discount price: $90.99
Max. group size: 6
Become a Zookeeper for a day!
For an animal-lover, there’s no better experience than our Accessible Zookeeper for a Day program. Learn what goes on behind the scenes at Sydney Zoo and Sydney Zoo and get hands-on experience feeding and caring for animals. With no hills or steps and wide pathways, Sydney Zoo is the perfect place for everyone.
Book early to avoid disappointment as only 8 participants and their carers per day will have the opportunity to partake in this program.
We now accept Active and Creative Kids vouchers for our Zookeeper for a day programs! To redeem, fill out the Experiences Booking Form and include the child’s date of birth and voucher number in the comments section. For more information see the Service NSW Active and Creative Kids voucher website.
What to expect
- 8:45am or 12:45pm orientation
- Meet and greet with zookeepers
- Participate in daily zookeeper duties
- Photo opportunities with Australian animals
- Assisting in animal feeds
- Creating animal enrichment items
- Q&A with zookeepers
How to book
Fill out the Experiences Enquiry Form below, call us on (02) 7202 2560, or email our team at experiences@sydneyzoo.com to reserve your spot now.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- All participants must be comfortable in the presence of animals.
- This program is designed for children that require a support person. This support person does not need to pay for the program but will need to enter Sydney Zoo with a ticket.
- Companion card holders will access the zoo for free, non-companion card holders will be required to purchase an entry ticket to the zoo.
- While Sydney zoo accepts companion animals under certain circumstances, certain aspects of this program are unsuitable for them.
- Children in a wheelchair are able to participate, the program is designed to be accessible to all.
- What to bring: A sun hat, water bottle and morning or afternoon tea.
- Weather requirements: This program only runs in good weather with dry ground – any clients who have wheelchairs would not be able to access some areas after rain. Postponement is likely if the weather is not ideal or a modification of the program if possible. Sydney Zoo will notify participants if this is the case.
- Sydney Zoo reserves the right to cancel the encounter for any unseen circumstances. A reschedule date will be offered based on availability.
- Clothing requirements: Enclosed flat shoes.
- Participants or their carers, will be required to agree to the program rules and sign a waiver form on the day.
