Location:
Taronga Zoo Sydney. Meet at the Institute of Science and Learning.
Need to know
Time:
9am – 2:45pmAges:
8 – 11 yearsGroup size:
Up to 15 peopleCost:
$170 per child
Zoo Friends save 15%
About the program
Designed just for curious, animal‑loving kids, the Junior Keeper program invites 8 - 11 year olds to step into the boots of a zookeeper for a day.
In a small group, alongside Taronga's friendly staff, participants will learn daily routines of our animals, go behind-the-scenes of the Zoo and try out fun, hands‑on keeper tasks.
What to expect
Meet our zookeepers and animal experts
Get hands-on with animal care and feeds
Create animal enrichment items
Experience up-close animal encounters
Behind-the-scene access to Taronga Zoo
What to bring
Cost
$170 per child:
Includes Zoo entry for child in the program, t-shirt, completion certificate plus one (1) adult zoo admission on the date of child participating in the program.
Zoo Friends Discount*: $144 - per child
*Must be a current Taronga Zoo Friend to redeem the 15% discount. Discount does not apply to gift vouchers.
Availability
| Only 15 spots available per day | |
| Saturday 13 June | Available |
| Saturday 27 June | FULLY BOOKED |
| Saturday 4 July | 3 spaces remaining. |
| Tuesday 7 July | FULLY BOOKED |
| Thursday 9 July | FULLY BOOKED |
| Saturday 11 July | FULLY BOOKED |
| Tuesday 14 July | FULLY BOOKED |
| Thursday 16 July | FULLY BOOKED |
| Saturday 25 July | Available |
| Saturday 8 August | Available |
| Saturday 15 August | Available |
| Saturday 22 August | Available |
| Saturday 29 August | Available |
| Saturday 5 September | Available |
| Saturday 12 September | Available |
| Saturday 19 September | Available |
| Saturday 26 September | Available |
| Saturday 3 October | Available |
| Tuesday 6 October | Available |
| Thursday 8 October | Available |
| Saturday 10 October | Available |
| Saturday 17 October | Available |
| Saturday 24 October` | Available |
| Saturday 31 October | Available |
| Saturday 7 November | Available |
| Saturday 14 November | Available |
| Saturday 21 November` | Available |
| Saturday 28 November | Available |
Gift vouchers
Gift this experience to someone and give them the ultimate opportunity to experience a day in the life as a Zookeeper! Perfect for animal lovers and little adventurers.
Gift vouchers can be purchased at any time and are valid for 3 years after purchase date.
How to redeem:
To redeem your gift voucher, please email keeperforaday@zoo.nsw.gov.au with your contact details, gift voucher reference number and preferred available date. The Keeper For a Day team will respond with a booking confirmation and program information.
Booking conditions
Please ensure you read and understand the conditions prior to booking. For more information please email keeperforaday@zoo.nsw.gov.au
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