Keeper for the Day – Experience A
Step into the boots of a keeper!
Bursting with big personalities, this experience includes the mighty African elephant! You’ll also have the opportunity to explore behind the scenes with the keepers and meet many other species along the way!
Elephants:
- Go behind the scenes and tour the Elephant House.
- Take part in your own private Elephant feed.
Komodo Dragons :
- Get the opportunity to see the largest lizard in the world!
- Learn more about one of the other animals our reptile team care for.
Cheetah, Hyena & Mandrill:
- Meet some of the amazing African species and hear all about them as you go behind the scenes at the Edge of Africa!
Don’t forget to collect your special souvenir pack from the Experience Check In at the end of the day!
Other experiences in Keeper for the Day

Experience B
Keeper for the Day – Experience B Get closer than ever before! Embark on a journey around Colchester Zoo...
- Meerkats
- Gelada Baboons
- Otters
- Lemurs
- Anteaters
- Sun bears

Experience C
Keeper for the Day – Experience C Your chance to go behind the scenes! Travel around the zoo with...
- Sealions
- Amur Tigers
- Pygmy Hippos
- Giraffe
- Red River Hogs