Crocodile keeper experiences

So you want to know about shadowing a crocodile keeper? This exciting, one-of-a-kind guided experience is just £125 for adults or £75 for children.

What can I expect?

Crocodile keeper experiences are run by a member of our wonderful 'Croc Team' and include:

  • Safety briefing
  • Introduction and a talk on crocodiles
  • Enclosure maintenance
  • Food preparation
  • Feeding of crocodiles
  • Opportunity to handle hatchling or juvenile crocodiles

Numbers are strictly limited to no more than 5 per session to ensure the maximum opportunity for attendees.

Adult crocodile keeper experiences

Crocodile keeper experience are generally held on the 1st Saturday afternoon of every month, 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Check the dates below:

Due to popular demand we have now added extra dates for adult keeper experiences on Friday afternoons in March, June and August, 1.30pm to 4.30pm.

Saturday, 3rd March 2012 Fully booked
Friday, 16th March 2012 Fully booked
Saturday, 7th April 2012 Fully booked
Friday, 20th April 2012 Fully booked
Saturday, 5th May 2012 Fully booked
Friday, 25th May 2012 2 places available
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Saturday, 2nd June 2012 Fully booked
Friday, 15th June 2012 Fully booked
Saturday, 7th July 2012 Fully booked
Saturday, 4th August 2012 Fully booked
Friday, 17th August 2012 3 places available
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Saturday, 1st September 2012 Fully booked
Saturday, 6th October 2012 Fully booked
Saturday, 3rd November 2012 1 place available
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Book your place now, by clicking on the 'Buy Now' buttons.

Junior crocodile keeper experiences

Crocodile keeper experience are generally held on the 1st Saturday morning of every month, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Check the dates below:

Saturday, 3rd March 2012 Fully booked
Saturday, 7th April 2012 Fully booked
Saturday, 5th May 2012 Fully booked
Saturday, 2nd June 2012 Fully booked
Saturday, 7th July 2012 Fully booked
Saturday, 4th August 2012 Fully booked
Saturday, 1st September 2012 1 place available
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Prices and payment

Adult crocodile keeper experience £125 per person
Junior crocodile keeper experience £75 per person
Accompanying adult for juniors Free
Additional adults (maximum of 4) £13.00

Admission fees for additional members of your party are collected on the day.

Useful information

  • There will be a comprehensive safety briefing upon arrival – participants will be fully briefed on what they should and should not do in any situation and they will be fully supervised at all times. Crocodiles of the World will take all necessary precautions and as long as participants do as they are instructed by the qualified keeper, then there should not be any particular danger in the activities.
  • Hard-wearing clothes must be worn at all times.
  • Children under the age of 16 must always be accompanied by a responsible adult – admission is included in price of experience.
  • Please remember the zoo is a tropical climate, which is hot and humid – drinks are available in the gift shop.
  • Free parking is available at the zoo. Please note that this car park is only available during event open periods.

Cancellation rules

  • If we are given 14 or more days notice of a cancellation – a 50% refund will be applicable.
  • If we are given less than 14 days notice of cancellation – we regret that no refund is possible.
  • In circumstances where we are able to re-book another Keeper experience (regardless of the notice given) a 100% refund will be given.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please call 01993 706990 or contact us.

Be a Zoo Keeper for the day!

The experience of a lifetime for all animal lovers:

  • Includes admission to the zoo for the keeper
  • Meet Shaun Foggett - Channel 5's Croc Man and founder of the Zoo
  • Meet all 12 crocodile species - including our American alligator Daisy
  • Includes presentation of a souvenir certificate
  • Bring along up to four of your friends and family

Don't forget your camera – there are plenty of photo opportunities!

For more information

Click here to download our Information Pack. It includes further information for adult and junior keeper experiences. (Adobe PDF, 164K).

Download the Zoo Keeper Information Pack  download pdf

Book your place

Our keeper experiences are extremely popular especially during school holidays. Consequently we advise you to book well in advance.

Book tickets online

You can pay for your booking through PayPal, our chosen online payment provider. Just click on the 'Buy Now' button.

Don't have a PayPal account? Not a problem, you can use your credit or debit card. Just look for the Continue button after clicking Buy Now.

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Telephone bookings

If you are unable to make online payment, please download and complete the booking form and call 01993 706990.

Download the Booking Form