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Keeper Experience Program at Denver Zoo
Bring your enthusiasm for animals and your interest in learning about zoo keeping with you for this unique Denver Zookeeper Experience! Participants will meet an education animal zookeeper and begin the day with behind the scenes tours of our education animal collections. After the tour, participants will try their hand at zookeeper responsibilities by participating in two or more of the following activities:
- Preparing animal diets
- Helping to weigh and care for animals
- Taking part in animal training
- Assisting with animal demonstrations or shows
- And of course, everyone’s favorite - cleaning!
Who: Anyone aged 9-adult with a passion to learn about animals and their care.
When: Limited availability – call early for best selections. Only one participant per date.
Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost: Members - $225. Nonmembers - $250 (zoo admission is included)
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, a comfortable shirt, and pants or shorts. Dress for the weather! Portions of our program may be held outside even in inclement weather.
Please wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty, as the job of a zookeeper involves lots of cleaning.
What to bring: A water bottle, your confirmation sheet and your camera (photo opportunities will be provided)
Please note: The focus of the program is an in-depth exploration of a zookeeper’s job; limited direct contact with live animals will be involved.
How to register: Please call 720-337-1491 to register or for more information about the program.
Cancellation fees: A cancellation fee of 50 percent will be charged for cancelling with less than two weeks notice. A cancellation fee of 100 percent will be charged for a missed program.
 VIP Tour at Denver Zoo
Great gift! Gift certificates available.
Come experience the zoo that few visitors get to see! Your tour guide will meet you at the front gate and escort your group through our award-winning Predator Ridge exhibit. Then it’s time to go behind the scenes with the animals in our Education collection and Wildlife Theater. Meet these animal stars up close and participate in a feeding or training demonstration. Finish the tour at Tropical Discovery, where your VIP access lets you learn how keepers care for some amazing reptiles, amphibians, and fish!
Your VIP Tour package includes:
- Guided tour of Predator Ridge (front of house, not behind the scenes)
- Tour of Denver Zoo’s Education animal collection with participation in a feeding or training demonstration
- Tour of Wildlife Theater with up-close animal encounters
- Tour and meet a keeper in Tropical Discovery
- Souvenir photo
- One carousel token per participant
- Admission to the zoo
Who: Adults and children 3 years and older who would love an insider’s look at some of the zoo’s most popular attractions!
When: Tours are offered daily — call early for best selection. Preregistration and 4 days notice required. Only one VIP tour per day is offered.
Time: Tour from 9:15 a.m.-noon, then enjoy the zoo at your leisure!
Cost: Group of 4 — Members, $225; Nonmembers, $250. Zoo admission is included. Each additional participant: $45. Maximum group size is 8. Children under 3 are free but count toward the maximum group size.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, a comfortable shirt, and pants or shorts. Dress for the weather! Portions of the tour will be held outside regardless of weather conditions.
What to bring: Your confirmation sheet and a camera (photo opportunities will be provided)
How to register: Please call 720-337-1491 to register or for more information about the program.
Cancellation fees: A cancellation fee of 50 percent will be charged for cancelling with less than two weeks notice. A cancellation fee of 100 percent will be charged for a missed program. |
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