2026 KPC MINI ZOO KEEPER!
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🐾 MINI ZOO KEEPER IS OFFICIALLY LOCKED IN 🐾Calling all future animal keepers!! 🦎🐨🐍
Have a child obsessed with animals? This is their chance to experience a day behind the scenes at Sydney Zoo and step into the shoes of a mini zookeeper for the day!
📅 Monday 13th July
🕗 Meet at Sydney Zoo at **8:15am** for an **8:30am sharp start**
⏰ Please don’t be late — the program will begin without late arrivals.
This incredible experience is for children **aged 8–12 years** and includes:
🐾 Daily cleaning and food preparation tasks
📸 Photo opportunities with reptiles and Australian animals
🦒 Assisting with animal feeding
🧩 Creating animal enrichment items
❓ Q&A session with the education team and zookeepers
✨ The nitty gritty (aka the important parent stuff):
✔️ Children must be comfortable around animals
🌦️ Program runs in all weather — please pack wet weather gear if needed
🎒 Bring a backpack, sun hat, water bottle, and morning tea/snacks
🍴 Lunch is included in the program
🚶 Children will be walking and exploring all day, so they should be comfortable standing and crouching throughout the experience
👟 Enclosed flat shoes are required
📝 Parents/guardians will need to sign a waiver and agree to program rules on the day
Please note: Sydney Zoo reserves the right to cancel or reschedule due to unforeseen circumstances, with an alternative date offered based on availability.
🚨 Cancellation policy: Refunds will not be offered within **7 days of the event**. We completely understand life happens! If you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the spot to another child — these places are expected to go FAST!
Spots are limited, so don’t wait too long to grab one! 🐾
Date
Monday 13 July 2026 8:15 AM - 2:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
Sydney Zoo
700 Great Western Highway, Eastern Creek NSW 2766
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2026 KPC MINI ZOO KEEPER!
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