Become a zookeeper for the day at Hobbledown Heath!

 

When it comes to wild days out, this one's a (zoo)keeper! Explore our three different packages:

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Mini Zookeeper for the Day

(Ages 5 - 8)
 
Duration: 1pm - 3pm
Available: Saturday and Sunday
Price: £90 (Hobbledown Heath admission included)


Got little ones who dream of being a zookeeper when they grow up? Hobbledown Heath's Mini Zookeeper experience is their dream come true!
 
Join a member of our experienced zoo team and get hands-on in taking care of some of the park's incredible animals - guinea pigs, rabbits, tortoises and more...
 
  • All participants will get a free Mini Zookeeper t-shirt
  • Delicious hobnosh included - snack & lunch
  • Your ticket includes one free spectator
  • Price is per person (maxium of 4 spaces available)

 

No specific activities or animals are guaranteed. These will vary depending on the welfare of the animals. Please read the T&Cs here.

 

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Junior Zookeeper for the Day

(Ages 9 - 15)
 
Duration: 9am - 12:30pm
Price: £130 (Hobbledown Heath admission included)


Calling all young zoologists! The Junior Zookeeper experience is perfect for any animal lover aged between 9 and 15.
 
Join a member of our experienced zoo team in taking care of some of the park's incredible animals - like capybara, goats, giant tortoises, and more. You may even get to help out in one of our public Meerkat talks...
 
  • All participants will get a free Junior Zookeeper t-shirt
  • Delicious hobnosh included - snack & lunch
  • Your ticket includes one free spectator
  • Price is per person (maxium of 2 spaces available)

No specific activities or animals are guaranteed. These will vary depending on the welfare of the animals. Please read the T&Cs here.

 

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LEMURS ZKFD

Zookeeper for the Day

(Ages 16+)

 

Duration: 9am - 4pm

Available: All week & weekends

Price: £185 - £200, dependent on date (Hobbledown Heath admission included)

 

Become a zookeeper for the day at Hobbledown Heath! Join a member of our experienced zoo team in taking care of some of the park's incredible animals - like meerkats, goats, lemurs, highland cattle, and more.

 

  • All participants will get a free Zookeeper for the Day t-shirt
  • Delicious hobnosh included - you'll have lunch with your Zookeeper!
  • Price is per person (maxium of 2 spaces available)
  • Spectator can attend for an additional £10

No specific activities or animals are guaranteed. These will vary depending on the welfare of the animals. Please read the T&Cs here.

 

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What you need to know:

 

  • For the sake of their welfare, we are unable to guarantee any specific animals for your experience
  • Please bring wellies and suitable outdoor clothes
  • Participants should be physically fit due to the nature and demands of the work
  • Disclaimers should be read and signed prior to the experience
  • Whilst every effort is made to accommodate everyone, due to the nature of the experience it is unfortunately not suitable for pregnant guests, visitors with disabilities or learning difficulties, or those who are suffering from an immune suppressant illness.

 

 

 

 

Hobbledown Heath Conservation Strategy

 

We are devoting 5% of all revenue generated by our Zookeeper for the Day experiences to our Hobbledown Heath Conservation Strategy.

Find out more about our research, conservation efforts, and aim to protect the environment here.