Become a Big Cat Keeper at Dartmoor Zoo for Two
About this experience
Meet the beautiful big cats of Dartmoor Zoo, with a day spent getting a unique insight into the life of a keeper and getting close to some of nature's most intimidating predators.
Not for the faint hearted, your jam-packed day will involve interaction with five different species including lions, tigers and jaguars. Your day will entail every aspect of care, beginning with an induction and safety briefing, before food preparation, feeding, helping out with daily events and working with the animals. Throughout the day, you’ll also see the likes of wolves as you work alongside the passionate zookeepers.
You’ll enjoy lunch in the Jaguar Restaurant while enjoying wonderful views over the enclosures. One for the brave, the adventurous and the curious, this fantastic day out will exceed all your expectations!
SKU: PDARTB
For 2
participants12 Months
ValidityFlexible
BookingEasy
ExchangesInstant
Delivery
“Great 60th birthday present for my sister”
Purchased this for my sisters 60th birthday. She spent the day with her daughter and had a fantastic time. Would recommend.
What's Included
- Refreshments on arrival
- Introduction and briefing with health and safety information
- Involvement in all aspects of animal care, including:
- food preparation
- feeding
- working with the animals
- helping out with daily events
- Lunch and refreshments
- Souvenir certificate
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
On arrival at 08.00 you will be greeted by a friendly member of staff and offered refreshments in the Jaguar Restaurant as you go over your induction and safety briefing. Then you will spend 2 hours involved with the lions, tigers and jaguars, getting up close and learning how they are cared for by the keepers. Then there will be a break before you spend time with the wolves and then prepare dinner for the big cats.
Following your break for lunch it's time to feed the cats. You will finish at around 15.00 having spent an exciting day with keepers, getting an insight into every aspect of the care they give to the cats.
Location
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South West
- Plymouth, Devon
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 18 (Proof of age may be required)
- The experience is not recommended for anyone who is pregnant, has a high blood pressure, or is of a nervous disposition
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
Availability
Your voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
The experience is available seven days a week.
We recommend you book at least three months in advance to ensure that dates are available. Demand is high and places are strictly limited, so you're advised to book well in advance to avoid disappointment.All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow 6 hours for the whole experience. The time spent actually participating is approximately 5 hours.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
How it works
Customer Reviews
“Great 60th birthday present for my sister”
Purchased this for my sisters 60th birthday. She spent the day with her daughter and had a fantastic time. Would recommend.
“Big cat zoo keeper ”
Great experience will never forget being so close to those beautiful big cats
“Fantastic day”
What an experience, memories that will stay with us forever. The power of these majestic animals makes everything else fade into insignificance. We’d like to thank Hannah & Kate for showing us around and they’re in-depth knowledge was outstanding. Lunch in the jaguar restaurant was also recommended and didn’t fail to satisfy. We loved meeting all of the animals but the big cats were the most impressive.