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Keeper for a day
Become an animal keeper at Overloon Zoo
Always wanted to know what it is like to be a real zookeeper? With the unique Keeper for a Day program at ZooParc you literally step into the shoes of a zookeeper! During this special morning or afternoon you will get an exclusive look behind the scenes at the zoo. You will help care for impressive species such as capybaras, giraffes, sloths and lions. Let animals out, prepare feed and discover what it's like to care for these magnificent animals on a daily basis.
Keeper for a day can be offered in English. This is only possible if you register with two people speaking English. Otherwise it will be offered in Dutch. Please let us know in advance if you would like it in English. Please contact us here if you would like to follow keeper for a day in English.
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What will you experience?
Go places you would normally never go as a visitor
How about literally 'in' the animals' enclosures? We will clean different animal enclosures, put food down in the enclosures, count animals and more!Prepare food for different animals
Explore the kitchen where all the food is made daily for the animals. Together we will prepare food for the lemurs, spider monkeys, pygmy monkeys, sloths, wild dogs and lions, among others!See the animals up close, you even get to feed them!
Yes, you read it right! You even get to feed the animals. You'll get to feed the giraffes, otters, sloths, camels, anteaters, pygmy hippos and even the predators, among others.Learn about enrichment and much more
We are going to make enrichment. But what is that? The zookeeper will tell you all about it. We'll even hang it up in the enclosures! In addition, you will learn a lot more and you can ask all your questions.
See the schedule
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Morning
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Afternoon
Practical information
Date: Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from April to October.
Time: morning programme - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., afternoon programme - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: €195 per person. 10% of this amount will be donated to Stichting Wildlife.
Age: 18 years and older, which will be verified.
Conditions: When booking Keeper for a Day, you agree to ZooParc's park regulations and the general terms and conditions for activities and catering services.
Included in your reservation
An unforgettable experience
Access to the park
An exclusive morning or afternoon spent shadowing an animal keeper
Your own “Keeper for a day” T-shirt
A souvenir to take home with you
A donation to Stichting Wildlife
Lunch of your choice
Parking token