Big Cat Keeper Experience at Dartmoor Zoo for Two

Find out what it takes to be a big cat keeper with this keeper for a day experience for two people at Dartmoor Zoo. You’ll get up close and personal with four different species of big cat in this intense and hands-on experience that will give you a unique insight into the life of a keeper. Learn about diets, routines, training and personalities of the four different species from the knowledgeable keepers as you get your hands dirty helping out with daily tasks like feeding. When the experience is complete, take advantage of day entry to the rest of the zoo, with a delicious slice of cake and hot drink included for the finishing touch.

In a Nutshell

• Get hands-on with a one-day experience as a big cat keeper at Dartmoor Zoo for two
• Feed the cats and learn about four different species
• Enjoy entry to the rest of Dartmoor Zoo on the day of your visit
• Savour a slice of cake and hot drink in the Jaguar restaurant

Key Info

• Availability Description

  Available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8am, year round, excluding Christmas Eve to Boxing Day. It is recommended that you book well in advance to avoid disappointment as places are limited. Dates are available up to six months in advance. All dates are subject to availability.

• Participant Guidelines

  Minimum age: 18 years. Please note, this experience is hands-on with intense, hard work, so a good level of mobility is required. This experience is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant, has a high blood pressure or is of a nervous disposition or is a wheelchair user.

• Duration Detail

  Please allow five hours for the whole experience.

• Dress Code

  The enclosure grounds may be uneven or muddy depending on the weather. Sturdy and supportive footwear is recommended, as well as clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

• Other Info

  All our vouchers are fully flexible and can be redeemed against our huge range of experiences. Available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8am, year round, excluding Christmas Eve to Boxing Day. It is recommended that you book well in advance to avoid disappointment as places are limited. Dates are available up to six months in advance. Please allow five hours for the whole experience. Minimum age: 18 years. Please note, this experience is hands-on with intense, hard work, so a good level of mobility is required. This experience is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant, has a high blood pressure or is of a nervous disposition or is a wheelchair user. The enclosure grounds may be uneven or muddy depending on the weather. Sturdy and supportive footwear is recommended, as well as clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. All dates are subject to availability.