Keeper for the Day – Experience C
Your chance to go behind the scenes!
Travel around the zoo with our dedicated keepers to meet animals from the around the world! You’ll meet fascinating sealions and inquisitive penguins and many more!
Sealions:
- Have the amazing opportunity to see a close up training demo with our Sealions.
Tigers & Pygmy Hippos:
- Meet the Amur Tigers and hear about the role we play in conserving this highly endangered species.
- Help prepare a healthy snack for our amazing pygmy hippos.
Giraffe & Red River Hog:
- Stand and look up at the tallest animals at the zoo while offering the Giraffes some tasty food!
- Meet our family of red river hogs and learn more about their personalities.
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 A
Keeper for the Day – Experience A Step into the boots of a keeper! Bursting with big personalities, this...
- Elephants
- Komodo Dragons
- Cheetah
- Hyena
- Mandrill

Experience B
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- Meerkats
- Gelada Baboons
- Otters
- Lemurs
- Anteaters
- Sun bears