Australia Zoo - Education - Zoo Keeper For A Day

Schools out and the real fun is just beginning at Australia Zoo!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work as a Zoo Keeper? Well, wonder no more because the school holidays are back, and so is Australia Zoo's holiday program, Zoo Keeper for a Day!

If you are aged between seven and twelve you can join the zoo crew to help feed the animals and clean enclosures, with exclusive behind the scenes access and plenty of hands on action with some of our gorgeous animals. It's a day you won't forget! Places are limited so bookings are essential.

Activities (Depending on Season)

Hand Feeding our Asian Elephants
Creating enrichment toys for the Tigers
Feeding our Asian Small-clawed Otters
Scrubbing the shells of our Giant Tortoises
Cleaning Kids Zoo enclosures

Includes

Entry to to Australia Zoo
Lunch
Exclusive red Zoo Keeper for a Day baseball cap and drink bottle
Photograph with an animal (according to the season)

Time: 8.30am - 1.30pm or 9am - 2pm
Ages: 7-12 years
Cost: $85

For us, the hottest time of the year means one thing - MAJOR reptile action! Snakes, lizards, tortoises, turtles... it's time for our scaly, slithery friends to come out of hibernation and go nuts. The heat is on Down Under, and the most exciting effect of this sizzling season is definitely the one it has on Australia's amazing apex predators, the CROCODILES!

Date: Saturday 11 - Friday 21 December 2010
Saturday 1 - Sunday 23 January 2011

Status: Bookings open Monday 8 November 2010

We all know the Easter Bunny brings chocolates eggs at Easter, but which animals lay eggs to hatch their young? You can find out at Easter time during Australia Zoo's fun, educational and exciting Zoo Keeper for a Day program! Our future zoo keepers will spend a day under the guidance of our animal experts learning STACKS of fascinating things about our awesome wildlife, but best of all they'll enjoy plenty of behind-the-scenes action and hands-on animal encounters!

Date: Saturday 16 - Monday 25 April 2011

Status: Bookings open Tuesday 1 March 2011

Brave the winter chill with the wild and woolly creatures at Australia Zoo! Our super cuddly mammals are in their element when the cold sets in, and they make the best friends on chilly days. Join us to learn all about caring for kangaroos, otters, possums, elephants and much more!

Date: Saturday 23 June - Sunday 10 July 2011

Status: Bookings open Monday 23 May 2011

When spring arrives at Australia Zoo, the animals go into a feeding frenzy! Whether you're providing delicious insect paste for the spiky little echidnas and their loooooong tongues, catering a buffet breakfast for the colourful birds in the Rainforest Aviary or giving fresh fruit and vegetables to our three gorgeous Asian Elephants, our zoo keepers-in-training will never forget this unique and unbeatable experience!

Date: Saturday 18 September - Sunday 3 October 2010

Status: Bookings open BOOK NOW!