Spend the day with us!

During your experience, you will help our experienced keepers to prepare and give out feeds, carry out health checks, create enrichment and of course keep the enclosures clean and tidy. If you have a particular interest or favourite species, please let us know and we will tailor the day to match.

Full Day Experience:

Arrival: 10am

Departure: 4pm

Minimum Age: 6 (under 14s require a paying adult to attend with them) 

An extra special gift for animal enthusiasts and wannabe Zoo Keepers! Lucky recipients will spend the whole day working with one of our experienced staff to learn how to care for them and our keepers ensure that all animals in their care stay happy and healthy. We are more than happy to tailor your day so make sure that you tell us what you'd like to get from your experience and which are your favourite animals.

Cost: £140

If you would like to share this experience with a friend or family member, contact our team and have an additional guest for an extra £80, or up to 3 people for £260 or 4 people for £300.

To book: emailing the zoo team on zoo@northumberland.ac.uk

Half Day Experience:

Arrival: 1.30pm

Departure: 4pm

Minimum Age: 6 (under 14s require a paying adult to attend with them) 

Come spend the afternoon with one of our fantastic keepers and work alongside them to ensure all our animals are cared for, fed, and cleaned.

This experience is a great way to enjoy the afternoon and learn about the zoo. Why not makes an extra special gift to share with someone or to enjoy yourself?

Cost: £80 for one person, £100 for 2, £120 for 3 and £140 for 4 people 

For more infomation, please email the zoo team on zoo@northumberland.ac.uk. 

To book the Half Day Zoo Keeper Experience, click here: