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Zookeeper & Animal Experiences

Get up close to your favourite animals with Battersea Park Children's Zoo animal experiences

During all our animal and keeper experiences, you’ll get closer than ever before to some of our incredible wildlife residents at Battersea Park Children's Zoo, and gain behind the scenes knowledge from our professional zoo keepers! This exclusive access will give you memories to last a lifetime, and an insight into the daily lives of our animals and our friendly keepers that care for them.

Our Zookeeper and Animal Experiences at Battersea Park Children's Zoo in London will give you first-hand experience of what it’s like to be a dedicated zoo keeper and animal carer! Venture behind the scenes and get involved in all aspects of animal care from feeding and cleaning to preparing challenging enrichment for our animals.

Perfect for animal lovers of all ages from 3+, our Animal Experiences offer exciting opportunities to come face to face with some of the most interesting characters at the zoo! 

Here at the zoo, our animal experiences provide an exciting behind-the-scenes opportunity to feed and learn about many of your favourite animals up close.  

Before purchasing an experience, please read carefully through our terms and conditions and important information.

More information on all of the experiences and the animals involved can be found further down the page.

Create memories to last a lifetime with a keeper experience or animal encounter. Book for yourself or buy an experience as a gift voucher for others.

Book a Zookeeper or Animal Experience like no other - or purchase as a gift for friends and family!

  1. Premium Zookeeper Experience

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    Single - £140/ 2 participants - £250

    • 8 years +
    • 1.5 hours
    • Feeding
    • Enrichment making
    • During this experience you will encounter farmyard favourites, armadillos, porcupine, emu, otters, coati and a reptile!
    • Complimentary ticket
    • Zookeeper cap
    • Certificate of completion
    • Annual pass holders are entitled to 10% off their keeper experience - please call to receive this
    • 1 supervising adult for under 18's included
    • PPE provided
    • Experiences start at 2pm, please arrive 15 minutes prior

  2. Zookeeper Experience

    Silver Experiences

    Single - £95/ 2 participants - £150

    • 5 years +
    • 1 hour
    • Feeding
    • Enrichment making
    • During this experience you will encounter farmyard favourites, armadillos, emu, otters and a reptile!
    • Complimentary ticket
    • Zookeeper cap
    • Certificate of completion
    • Annual pass holders are entitled to 10% off their keeper experience - please call to receive this.
    • 1 supervising adult for under 18's included
    • PPE provided
    • Experiences start at 2pm, please arrive 15 minutes prior

  3. Family Farmyard Experience

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    3 participants £195 + £25pp for up to 2 extra

    • 3 years + (maximum of 2 adults)
    • 1 hour
    • Feeding
    • Enrichment making
    • During this experience you will encounter goats, pigs, sheep, emu, guinea pigs & harvest mice!
    • Complimentary ticket
    • Zookeeper cap for children participating
    • Certificate of completion
    • Annual pass holders are entitled to 10% off their keeper experience - please call to receive this
    • At least one participant must be over 18 to supervise children
    • PPE provided
    • Experiences start at 2pm, please arrive 15 minutes prior

  4. Adult only VIP zoo tours

    BPCZ Lowerres 03805

    £95 for one participant, £75 per person if over two participants

    • Encounter can be for up to 5 people
    • 18 years +
    • 1.5 hours
    • Feed, create enrichment and meet 3-4 animals as you tour the zoo.
    • Complimentary ticket
    • Includes a complimentary hot or cold drink. (No alcohol)
    • Annual pass holders are entitled to 10% off their keeper experience - please call to receive this
    • PPE provided
    • Experiences start at 1:30pm, please arrive 15 minutes prior

  5. Porcupine & Armadillo Experience

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    Single - £65/ 2 participants - £100

    • 5 years +
    • 1 supervising adult for under 18s included
    • 30 minutes
    • Feeding
    • Enrichment making
    • Complimentary ticket
    • PPE provided
    • Please note that a maximum of 2 people can be booked to take part
    • Annual pass holders are entitled to 10% off their keeper experience - please call to receive this
    • Experiences start at 11am if booked online or 1pm if purchased on-the-day of your visit (subject to availability)

  6. Donkey Experience

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    Single - £45/ 2 participants - £80

    • 5 years +
    • 1 supervising adult for under 18s included
    • 20 minutes
    • Feeding
    • Enrichment making
    • Complimentary ticket
    • PPE provided
    • Please note that a maximum of 2 people can be booked to take part
    • Annual pass holders are entitled to 10% off their keeper experience - please call to receive this
    • Experiences start at 11am if booked online or 1pm if purchased on-the-day of your visit (subject to availability)

  7. Coati Experience

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    Single - £55/ 2 participants - £100

    • 8 years +
    • 1 supervising adult for under 18s included
    • 20 minutes
    • Feeding
    • Enrichment making
    • Complimentary ticket
    • PPE provided
    • Please note that a maximum of 2 people can be booked to take part
    • Annual pass holders are entitled to 10% off their keeper experience - please call to receive this
    • Experiences start at 11am if booked online or 1pm if purchased on-the-day of your visit (subject to availability)

  8. Goat Experience

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    Single - £45/ 2 participants - £80

    • 5 years +
    • 1 supervising adult for under 18s included
    • 20 minutes
    • Feeding
    • Enrichment making
    • Complimentary ticket
    • PPE provided
    • Please note that a maximum of 2 people can be booked to take part
    • Annual pass holders are entitled to 10% off their keeper experience - please call to receive this
    • Experiences start at 11am if booked online or 1pm if purchased on-the-day of your visit (subject to availability)

  9. Sheep Experience

    Black Nose Sheep

    Single - £45/ 2 participants - £80

    • 5 years +
    • 1 supervising adult for under 18s included
    • 20 minutes
    • Feeding
    • Enrichment making
    • Complimentary ticket
    • PPE provided
    • Please note that a maximum of 2 people can be booked to take part
    • Annual pass holders are entitled to 10% off their keeper experience - please call to receive this
    • Experiences start at 11am if booked online or 1pm if purchased on-the-day of your visit (subject to availability)

Find out more about all our Zookeeper and Animal Experiences

Roll up your sleeves and get truly stuck into zoo life as you join our expert keepers for 1.5 hours immersed in the extraordinary world of our animal residents, from rare farm breeds to incredible endangered species. 

Whilst you learn about the animals we care for at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, you will be helping to prepare and deliver their diets, making enrichment and making unforgettable memories. You’ll delve into the conservation projects taking place at the zoo and go behind-the-scenes with our expert zookeepers for a unique insight into the daily routines of zoo life. 

The species you will help to care for during this experience may vary but typically includes meeting our rare breed farm animals and a reptile, as well as building enrichment and feeding our coati, porcupine, armadillos, emu, otters and meerkats! 

This experience can be booked for one or two participants.  

Minimum age 8+

Join our keepers for one hour packed full of close encounters and fantastic experiences as animal lovers of all ages get the chance to experience what it’s like to be a zookeeper.

While you learn about the animals we care for at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, you will be helping to prepare and deliver their diets, making enrichment and having special hands-on magic moments. Go behind-the-scenes with our expert zookeepers for a unique insight into the daily routines of zoo life and get your hands dirty – literally!

The species you will help to care for during this experience may vary but typically includes meeting our rare breed farm animals and a reptile, as well as building enrichment and feeding our armadillos, emu, otters and meerkats!

This experience can be booked for one or two participants.

Minimum age 5+

Meet our goats, sheep, emu, rabbits & guinea pigs and more! 
Imagine the delight on your child's face as they hand-feed a gentle goat or watch a playful pig roll in the mud. Picture the whole family together as you help create enriching activities for these incredible creatures. Family Farmyard Fun is more than just an encounter; it's an opportunity to bond, learn, and experience the joy of connecting with animals in a safe, engaging environment. 

This new experience typically includes the chance to encounter the Bagot goats, Valais sheep, Oxford sandy & black pigs, emu, rabbits, guinea pigs and donkeys! 

What's included in your Family Farmyard Fun adventure: 
  • Personal Guided Tour with an Expert Zookeeper: Gain behind-the-scenes access and fascinating insights into the lives of our animals from the people who know them best. 
  • Hands-On Animal Feeding and Enrichment: Forge unforgettable connections as you nourish and stimulate our farmyard friends, learning about their unique diets and behaviours. 
  • Complimentary Zoo Admission Tickets for All: Enjoy a full day of exploration at the zoo after your farmyard adventure, discovering even more amazing animals and exhibits. 
  • Special Zookeeper Caps for Children: Let your little ones feel like part of the team with their very own zookeeper caps, a perfect keepsake for their budding love of animals. 
  • Personalised Certificate of Completion: Remember your family's experience with a certificate of your special day on the farm. 
  • Exclusive Discount for Annual Pass Holders: Make the most of your membership with a 10% discount on this extraordinary experience. 

Minimum age 3+

Looking for a unique adult experience in London? Want to see a different side of Battersea Park Children's Zoo? We're thrilled to announce our brand-new Adults-Only VIP Tours! Go Behind the Scenes at BPCZ 
This exclusive 1.5-hour tour, led by our knowledgeable zookeepers, offers an unforgettable glimpse into the world of animal care and conservation. You'll get exclusive access, venturing behind the scenes to discover the secrets of our animal residents. 

Get Hands-On with Animals 
An interactive adventure! Get up close with specially selected animals as you prepare food for our mischievous meerkats, feed our playful otters, and create enrichment for our fascinating armadillos. 

Perfect for Groups and Special Occasions 
Whether you're celebrating a birthday, planning a hen do, or simply want a unique day out with friends or family, our VIP tours offer an unforgettable experience. It's a chance to create lasting memories while learning about the incredible work we do at BPCZ. 
Minimum age 18+

In this magic one-to-one experience, you will spend time with our keepers behind-the-scenes where you'll meet our charismatic armadillos and prehensile-tailed porcupine! You'll get to help hand-feed them their favourite foods, create enrichment to encourage natural behaviours and learn all about them from our expert team!

Minimum age 5+

This extra special experience is one you'll never forget! Join one of our expert keepers behind-the-scenes in our animal kitchen to prepare some enrichment for Alonso the white-nosed coati before personally delivering it to him yourself! Learn about the amazing natural behaviours of this unique species and find out about some of the challenges they face in the wild.

Minimum age 8+

Dusty and Smoky the donkeys are two of the most famous faces at the zoo! This hands-on experience will introduce you to our donkey duo as you dish out their daily feed, help to clean their paddock and give them a well-deserved scratch!

Minimum age 5+

Our rare breed Bagot goats are the farm's cheekiest and most mischievous residents! Food is the key to their hearts, making this experience perfect for anyone who loves goats! You will join one of our animal keepers to prepare the goats' lunch and personally deliver them their favourite leafy snacks!

Minimum age 5+

We are lucky to care for some of the most cheeky and charismatic sheep you'd ever wish to meet, making this experience one ‘ewe’ won't want to miss! Alongside one of our expert keepers you'll get the opportunity to help spoil our wonderful Swiss Valais blacknose sheep, before heading to the other side of the zoo to come nose-to-nose with our Somali sheep too!

Minimum age 5+

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