Junior Animal Keeper Experience for 6-10 year olds

Join the Animal Keepers at Merrist Wood for a day, working with a huge variety of animals including tortoises, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, reptiles, birds, meerkats and more.

Saturday 15th May 2021 – Sold out

Saturday 12th June 2021 – Space available 

Saturday 10th July 2021 – Sold out

Saturday 24th July 2021 – Space available 

Wednesday 4th August 2021 – Space available 

Thursday 5th August 2021 – Space available

Wednesday 11th August 2021 – Space available

Wednesday 18th August 2021 – Space available    

Throughout the day you will work in the arid and tropical biomes, domestic pet area and farm. Activities will include feeding and watering, maintaining the enclosures and learning how to safely handle some of the animals (COVID-19 restrictions may apply when working with some animals). This day is perfect for any animal lover who would like a chance to work with a wide variety of animals and learn more about them.

Cost is £70 per child - there are limited places on each course