Experience
Start your journey - become a Junior Keeper
Get the chance to be a zookeeper for a day with our Junior Keeper programme
Young people (6 to 13 years) with a keen interest in animals can be a Junior Keeper for a day. Run by our passionate team of Discovery and Learning educators, this fun interactive educational programme offers first-hand experience of a zookeeper's role and opportunities to see wildlife up close.
Day courses are offered during the school holidays,
activities include helping to clean, feed and care for various
Zoo animals as well as exploring other parts of the Zoo.
Phone 09 360 3817 or contact us with your child's name, age and the date you would like to book for Junior Keeper! Please note that Junior Keeper booking enquiries will be responded to on Mondays.
Registrations for April School Holidays close Friday 30 March 2012.
April School Holidays 2012 - Junior Keeper dates (last updated 8 February)
| Date | Time | Age group | Price |
| Tuesday 10 April 2012 | 9.30am - 1.30pm | 6-7 years | $75 |
| Wednesday 11 April 2012 | 9.30am - 3pm | 8-10 years | $125 |
| Thursday 12 April 2012 | 9.30am - 3pm | 8-10 years | $125 |
| Friday 13 April 2012 | 9.30am - 3pm | 11-12 years | $125 |
| SOLD OUT - Tuesday 17 April 2012 | 9.30am - 1.30pm | 6-7 years | $75 |
| Wednesday 18 April 2012 | 9.30am - 3pm | 8-10 years | $125 |
| Thursday 19 April 2012 | 9.30am - 3pm | 8-10 years | $125 |
| Friday 20 April 2012 | 9.30am - 3pm | 11-13 years | $125 |