Keeper Experiences

Junior Croc Keeper

Truly a one of a kind keeper experience

 

Enjoy a junior crocodile keeper experience – spend time working with the keepers, meeting many of our animals up close, helping with the feeding and getting hands-on around the zoo, whilst learning all about our crocodilian friends on the way! We promise you a unique and rewarding experience rounded off with a special commemorative certificate.

 

 



Available for participants aged between 6 years – 14 years.

Keeper experiences are available all year round on specific dates.

 

Are you buying this experience as a gift? If you don’t want to book a date you can buy a keeper experience gift voucher by clicking here,then  just pick the experience from the list and the recipient can phone and book their experience with us.

For dates and to book a Junior Keeper experience

Junior Croc Keeper
Junior Croc Keeper
Junior Croc Keeper
Junior Croc Keeper

What’s included

 

Our keeper experiences are run by experienced members of our expert zoo keeping team and include the following:

 

  • Your session will begin with a safety briefing
  • Introduction and meet the zoo keeper team
  • Enclosure cleaning and general maintenance
  • Preparation of food and special diets needed throughout the zoo
  • Feeding of crocodiles
  • Opportunity to handle hatchling and juvenile crocodiles
  • Assist with care of larger crocodile species
  • End of the day debrief and experience certificate

 

Zoo keepers’ tasks carried out vary depending upon season and animal health and welfare. Some of the activities may include:

 

  • Assist with data collection and animal record-keeping.
  • Cleaning out dens or enclosures
  • Food preparation and feeding – all food is weighed and recorded before it’s delivered to the animal enclosures
  • Prepare diet supplements for various creatures
  • Observe animals and help check for good health

Experience Information

 

  • Bookings are available all year round, subject to availability.
  • Your experience will start at 9am or 2pm, so please arrive promptly.
  • Numbers are strictly limited to no more than 3 per session to ensure that participants have the maximum opportunity of working with the animals. Please note there is a maximum of one spectator per junior keeper.
  • 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.
  • Participants must be aged between 6 years – 14/15 years for this experience.
  • Gloves are compulsory for all when weighing and measuring (*these will be provided – latex free/powder-free vinyl gloves.).
  • Crocodiles of the World will take all necessary precautions and as long as participants do as the qualified keeper instructs them, then there should not be any particular danger in the activities.
  • One responsible adult must always accompany children under the age of 16 – the one adult admission is included in the price of the experience.
  • Hardwearing clothes must be worn at all times.
  • Whilst we make every effort to accommodate those with disabilities and/or learning difficulties, due to practicality and health and safety concerns this may not always be possible. We therefore advise you to contact Crocodiles of the World prior to booking to discuss individual circumstances. 
  • Please remember the zoo is a tropical climate, which is hot and humid – drinks are available from the café.
  • There is ample free parking.

 

To book this amazing experience

 

Either purchase your experience online, or phone us on 01993 846353.

Please note:

 

  • By purchasing this or any of our experiences, you agree to adhere to our Experience Day terms and conditions.
  • Children under the age of 16 must always be accompanied by a responsible adult – admission for one accompanying adult is included in the price of junior experiences and for adult experiences if the participant is aged between 15 and 16 years.
  • Children with illnesses affecting their immune system cannot participate in the experience. 

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact us at 01993 846353 or email bookings@crocodilesoftheworld.co.uk

Cancellation rules

 

  • If we receive notice of your cancellation or booking change more than 28 days in advance you will not lose any of the cost of your experience.
  • If we receive notice of your cancellation or booking change between 14 and 28 days in advance you will lose 50% of the cost of your experience.
  • If we receive notice of your cancellation or booking change less than 14 days in advance you will lose 100% of the cost of your experience.
  • In order to cover our costs, we will also charge an administrative fee of £10.00 for each cancelled or rebooked place.