Become a zookeeper for the day at Hoo Farm in Telford! Roll up your sleeves and join the keeper team for a full day of hands-on animal care and behind-the-scenes fun. Start your morning checking in on the animals and helping with daily tasks, from feeding playful meerkats to bottle-feeding cheeky kid goats. After a well-earned lunch break (included in your experience), you’ll spend the afternoon meeting more of the residents—foxes, lemurs, skunks, owls, tortoises, and more. You may even get to assist with live demonstrations as visitors explore the park, giving you a real taste of what life is like as a wildlife keeper. Perfect for any animal lover, this immersive experience lets you truly step into the boots of a zookeeper for a day!
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Overview
- Be an animal keeper for a day
- Undertake many of the tasks a keeper would do
- Hosted by knowledgeable animal keepers
- Meet a variety of mammals too
- This voucher is valid for Two
What's Included
- A 'Keeper for the Day' experience
- You will be accompanied around the farm by an experienced member of staff
- Lunch is included
- Sessions start at 10:00, finishing around 15:10 (see itinerary tab for full details)
The Animals
- Snakes – Meet and learn about the reptiles with the chance to handle and feed one of the friendly snakes
- Tortoises – Get up close and stroke the gentle tortoises
- Hedgehog – Discover the spiky charm of the desert hedgehogs
- Owls – Meet the owls and learn about their unique hunting skills while handling them
- Foxes – Step into the world of foxes and hand-feed these intelligent and playful animals
- Lemurs – Spend time with the energetic lemurs, helping with feeding and enrichment activities
- Servals – Get close to these striking wild cats and learn about their incredible agility
- Meerkats – Help feed the curious and entertaining meerkats as they scurry about and climb over you
Anything Else
- Participants should arrive 10 minutes before their session start time for registration
- Normal admission to the centre applies to non-participants
- Please be aware that the animals' welfare is of utmost importance. The animals do nothing against their nature, and all interaction is done on their terms
Suitable For
- Minimum age 10
- Under 18's must be accompanied by a participating adult
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 10 years
Itinerary
Sample Itinerary (subject to change)
10:00 Arrival
10:15 - 10:45 - Meet the Reptiles
10:45 - 11.00 - Meet the Hedgehogs
11.00 - 11:20 - Help Feed Victor the Giant Tortoise
11:30 - 11:40 - Help with Deer Feeding
11:40 - 12:00 - Meet Zeus or Duma the Servals
12:00 - 12:30 - Lunch (included)
12.30 - 13.30 - Meet and feed the Meerkats
13:30 - 14:00 - Meet the various Lemur groups
14:00 - 14:30 - Feed the Foxes
14:30 - 14:50 - Meet the Owls
14:50 - 15:10 - Meet the Skunks
15:10 - Finish
Availability
- Available on selected dates throughout the year
- Due to the popularity of this experience, please book well in advance to avoid disappointment
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How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
