junior keeper
experience

their wildest
day ever

Watch your loved ones live their dream and become a zookeeper for the day!

Step behind the scenes and experience what it’s like to be areal zookeeper in this 90-minute hands-on adventure! Perfect for young animal lovers, this exciting experience gives budding keepers the chance to work alongside our expert zoo team, learning how we care for a variety of incredible animals every day.

This experience is designed for up to two people, perfect for ages 8–14, ensuring a fun and immersive introduction to the world of zookeeping.

£150
per person

90 Minutes

8–14
Years

includes
entry

what
to expect

This is the perfect experience for animal-loving children aged 8–14.

Watch as they go behind the scenes with our expert keepers, learn how we care for the animals at Banham Zoo, and enjoy the unforgettable chance to experience what it’s really like to be a zookeeper for the day.

Go behind
the scences

Exclusive behind-the-scenes access to animal habitats and keeper areas not open to the public.

Zookeeper
for a Day!

Hands-on activities, including preparing food, helping with enrichment, and assisting with daily animal care.

Meet incredible
species

The chance to meet and interact with a variety of animals, guided by our experienced keepers.

Meet the
zookeepers

Fascinating insights into life as a zookeeper, from cleaning habitats to learning about conservation efforts.

Don't just take our word for it

See why our Junior Keeper Experience is so unforgettable, straight from those who’ve experienced it.

“Absolutely made their day.”

My child loved every minute of this experience. They came away so excited, full of stories about feeding animals and helping the keepers. Such a confidence boost — we’d recommend it to any young animal lover.

“Worth every penny.”

This was the highlight of our visit. Seeing my child so engaged and learning directly from the keepers was amazing. A fantastic experience for kids.

purrrfect
gift

Our animal experiences make great gifts, why not treat the animal lover in your life to something special?

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Junior Zoo Keeper Experience at Banham Zoo

Let kids be zookeepers

at Banham Zoo, Norwich, Norfolk! The

Junior Zoo Keeper Experience

offers children of all ages the chance to learn about animal care, conservation, and get hands-on with our amazing animals.

Educational fun

is at the heart of this experience, providing kids with a unique opportunity to engage in interactive learning while helping care for the zoo’s animals.