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For Colchester Zoo’s youngest fans there’s now the chance to take part in two different 2 hour experiences as part of the Junior Zoo Academy!
For children from just 6 up to 10 years old, there’s the chance for the “Fledgling Keeper” to spend some time behind the scenes at the Familiar Friends section of Colchester Zoo! From grooming the ponies to training a goat, and even handling a reptile and bugs, it’s the chance for little ones to find out all about what it’s like to be a real live zoo keeper!
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For older children, Colchester Zoo’s latest animal experience has been designed for 11 to 14 year olds to have a behind the scenes opportunity like no other! Join the Zoo Cadets for a 2 hour experience which includes the chance to take part in the Amur Tiger feed, handle snakes and bugs and meet the Pygmy Hippo!
You will have access to Colchester Zoo from 9.30 am when the zoo opens. “Fledgling Keeper” will take place between 10am and 12pm and “Zoo Cadets” takes place between 2.00 and 4.00.
Zoo Academy involves spending 2 hours with Colchester Zoo’s keepers and includes free entry for the whole day for the Child and a supervising Adult and a souvenir pack including a special certificate. Fledgling Keeper costs just £75.00 and Zoo Cadets costs £100.00. |
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Fledgling Keeper (10am-12pm)
Help groom the ponies
Train a goat
Clean out the pigs
Small mammal handling (rabbits/guinea pigs)
Bug handling
Snake handling
Help making enrichment for some of the animals
Meet the wallabies
Zoo Cadets (2pm-4pm)
Take part in the Amur tiger feed
Feed and clean the Philippine spotted deer
Meet the Patas monkeys
Meet the Pygmy hippo
Snake handling
Bug handling
Help groom the horses
Help train the Llamas or Alpacas or Pygmy goats
Prebooking is essential. Please do give as much notice of the date that you would like as you can.
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"My day at Colchester Zoo was excellent. I would strongly recommend this for children that love animals. It was a great experience and I loved the chinchillas I thought they were awesome. This great experience lasts for 2 hours and I got to: feed the sheep, groom the horses, feed goats, handle a guinea pig, meet the shire horse, stroke the pigs, see the massive rabbit, meet the wallabies and loads more".
By Ellie
Aged 9 |
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I’d like to book a date now – Fill out an application form |
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Would you like to give a Fledgling Keeper voucher – click here to purchase a gift voucher!
If you are looking to redeem your voucher, please contact Guest Services on 01206 331292 Ext 227 with your voucher number to hand and the name of the purchaser of your voucher. Guest Services will then check date availability and be able to book in your experience date. |
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Would you like to give a Zoo Academy voucher – click here to purchase a gift voucher!
If you are looking to redeem your voucher, please contact Guest Services on 01206 331292 Ext 227 with your voucher number to hand and the name of the purchaser of your voucher. Guest Services will then check date availability and be able to book in your experience date. |
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Terms and conditions of booking
• Zoo Academy is available to children between six and fourteen only. 6 to 10 year olds take part in Fledgling Keepers. 11 to 14 year olds take part in Zoo cadets.
• Bookings are available on any weekend or Wednesday to Sunday in the school holidays except bank holidays.
• One adult entry is included in the package, this person is expected to supervise the child at all times.
• Please book well in advance (3 months is advisable) and have a second choice of date available just in case. You will receive a standard acknowledgment of your order but the date of your booking is not confirmed until you receive your confirmation pack.
• Bookings must be made within one year of the date on your letter of confirmation.
• Please do wear clothing suitable for working with the animals and for all weathers and walking boots or Wellingtons.
• A £20 fee will be charged for alterations made more than 14 days before the date booked or for the cancellation of the booking at any stage. A £20 fee will also be charged to transfer Junior Keeper to another person. Refunds can only be made to the purchaser.
• It may be necessary to share activities with another child. Accompanying guests must pay to enter the Zoo. The experience is for the recipient only.
• If circumstances dictate, such as bad weather or a particular animal being unwell, it may be necessary to change your activities without notice. We will always do our best to offer an alternative.
• Colchester Zoo reserves the right to close all or parts of the Zoo as necessary. Refunds cannot be given in these circumstances.
• A reasonable level of fitness is required to take part. Any additional needs must be made clear before the date is booked so that the experience can be tailored accordingly.
• Please advise before booking if an experience needs to be varied to accommodate a disability.
• The experience is not suitable for those allergic to dust, animal fur or bedding.
• Details are correct at the time of going to press but we do reserve the right to amend the content.
• The data you supply will only be used for the purpose intended and not passed to any third parties.
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