Be a Keeper for the Day at Hoo Farm in Telford and see what life’s really like behind the scenes at this charming wildlife park! Roll up your sleeves and dive right in as you and your guest join the animal care team, helping with the daily running of this much-loved centre. This is a truly hands-on experience — from feeding and cleaning to animal checks, you’ll get a real taste of what it takes to care for a wide variety of creatures. Your morning kicks off with welfare rounds, making sure all the residents — big, small, furry, or feathered — are happy and healthy. Of course, one of the highlights of the day is feeding time! You could find yourself bottle-feeding cheeky kid goats, preparing snacks for the playful meerkats, or serving up lunch to some of the farm’s more exotic inhabitants. A hearty lunch for you is included too, giving you time to recharge before your afternoon adventures. Afterwards, you’ll meet even more of the farm’s fascinating animals, such as lemurs, foxes, owls, skunks, servals, hedgehogs, and tortoises. You might also get the chance to assist in live demonstrations or public talks, helping to share the magic of Hoo Farm with visitors as part of the keeper team. If you know someone who’s mad about animals, this Keeper for a Day experience is a dream come true — a genuine, working wildlife adventure that offers a rare glimpse into the world of animal care. You won’t just be watching; you’ll be part of the team, making a real difference for the day.
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Overview
- Enjoy this 'Keeper for the Day' experience in Telford
- Throughout your experience, you will be accompanied around the farm by an experienced member of staff
- Meet a variety of animals, including Snakes, Owls, Servals, Meerkats and more..
- This voucher is valid for One person
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 for 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-18s 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
