Keeper for the Day

Monday, 04 April 2011 14:30 Last Updated on Monday, 25 July 2011 12:40 Written by Administrator

We are pleased to be able to offer a rare opportunity to be a keeper for the day. This is exactly what is says, a chance to work with a regular keeper looking after a whole range of exotic animals many of which you can actually go in with - an unforgettable experience.

Keeper for the Day Experiences are offered any day of the week, but we only take one booking per day (excepting joint bookings), so you get a really personal experience!

Keeper Experience £59

10.30am - 1.00pm

Ages 16+

Unlike the larger zoos where you are assigned to a section and only deal with one group of animals at the Lakeland Wildlife Oasis you will be involved with the majority of the collection from monkeys to meerkats just look at the rest of the website.

Please wear practical clothing that you do not mind getting dirty and some sort of jacket for out door work (Wellingtons are not normally necessary). You will be given a free T-shirt to wear on the day, which can be picked up on the day or sent out beforehand (extra cost to post t-shirt out).

This makes a fantastic present for any animal enthusiast age 16 or over. We have had keepers for the day of all ages (the oldest in her late seventies) and is also at a fraction of the price of many large zoos.

At the end you will be presented with a certificate to remember your day. The keeper is welcome to stay in the zoo after the experience is over at 1.00pm, to explore on their own. And don't forget your camera!

Want to share the day with a partner or family member?

We now offer a joint booking for just £99!

Junior Keeper £59

10.30am - 1.00pm

Ages 7-15

with an accompanying adult

Keen Junior keepers can have the authentic zoo keeper experience and we will do our best to include interaction with any favorite animals. There will only be one junior keeper at any time working directly with one of our keepers. You will get to do real work with a range of animals including some you can go in with. This would make a brilliant present for any animal mad youngster aged from 7 to 15 years.

Junior keepers need practical clothing that is not too valued and some sort of coat/jacket (Wellingtons not necessary).

You will be given a free T-shirt to wear on the day, which can be picked up on the day or sent out beforehand (extra cost to post t-shirt out).

Please bring a camera to record the highlights. You will be presented with a certificate at the end of your experience.

The session is for the Junior Keeper and accompanying adult only. Participants have full entry to the Lakeland Wildlife Oasis for the rest of the day (though not restricted areas). Any other family or friends will be charged usual price and will not be allowed in staff areas.

Add an extra child for a joint booking at just £99!

Please phone the Lakeland Wildlife Oasis on 015395 63027

from 9.30am to 4.30pm any day (including weekends) to make a booking

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