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Zookeeper For A Day

Step into the shoes of a zookeeper and experience how our animal care team provides world-class animal care in Singapore Zoo.

Experience an exclusive hands-on programme with the keepers and learn how husbandry and enrichments are important in providing care for our animals.

Zookeeper for a Day is available in 2 editions:

  • Junior Edition: Recommended for 13 years old and above
  • Kid Edition: Recommended for 6 to 12 years old
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Junior Edition

Junior Edition

(Recommended for 13 years old and above)

About the Programme

Description
Details
Dates
Sat
Programme Timing
9:00am – 4:00pm
Capacity
Minimum 2 to go, up to 5 persons

Pricing

Category
Price
Public
S$ 499.00 /person
Friends of Mandai
(20% off)
S$ 399.20 /person
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Itinerary

Please note that itinerary and animal interactions may be subject to change or cancellation due to weather conditions, animal health, and / or safety concerns.

Time
Activity
9:00am
Arrival at Singapore Zoo
9:15am
Get ready for the day — Change into your keeper attire!
9:30am
Introduction to how Mandai Wildlife Group provides world-class care for our animals
10:00am

Into the Wild: Meet the stars of the new Into the Wild presentation!

Try your hand at what it takes to be a trainer presenter and be a part of the behind-the-scenes crew! Meet our ring-tailed lemurs, coatimundis or other stars of the presentation.
12:30pm
Lunch at Ah Meng Terrace with reserved seating and F&B voucher
2:30pm

RepTopia: Step into the shoes of the animal care team with the animals at RepTopia!

Try your hand at feeding, training or enrichment making. Animal line-up may include the snakes, geckos, giant tortoises, and other scaly friends.
4:00pm
End of programme

Kid Edition

(Recommended for 6 to 12 years old)

About the Programme

Description
Details
Dates
Sat
Programme Timing
9:00am – 1:45pm
Capacity
Minimum 2 to go, up to 5 persons

Pricing

Category
Price
Public
S$ 380 /person
Friends of Mandai
(20% off)
S$ 304 /person
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Itinerary

Please note that itinerary and animal interactions may be subject to change or cancellation due to weather conditions, animal health, and / or safety concerns.

Time
Activity
9:00am
Arrival at Singapore Zoo
9:15am
Get ready for the day — Change into your keeper attire!
9:30am
Introduction to how Mandai Wildlife Group provides world-class care for our animals
10:00am

Fragile Forest: Step into the shoes of the Animal Care team with the animals at Fragile Forest!

Try your hand at feeding, or enrichment making! Animal line-up may include our cool invertebrates, lemurs and more.
11:00am

KidzWorld: Meet the stars of the new KidzWorld’s Animal Land!

Take part in a training session with the team or have a go at food preparation and basic husbandry duties. See if you have what it takes to be an animal trainer!
12:10pm
Giant Tortoise Interaction
1:00pm
Lunch at Ah Meng Terrace with reserved seating and F&B voucher
1:45pm
End of Programme

*Kindly note that the programme itinerary flow may differ for morning and afternoon slots.

Terms and Conditions

Zookeeper for a Day: Junior Edition
  1. A minimum age requirement to participate of 13 years old.
  2. A minimum of 2 paying persons required to commence the session and tour can accommodate a maximum of 5 persons. At least 2 weeks’ advance booking is required prior to  the tour.
  3. Tours sold are strictly non-refundable, non-cancellation and non-changeable.
  4. Tour price excludes park admission tickets.
  5. Tour is non-exclusive and other guests may join the same tour.
  6. Tours are solely conducted in English.
  7. Tours may be altered or cancelled due to weather conditions, animal health and/or safety concerns.
  8. Expectant mothers and guests with mobility impairments are unable to join the tour due to safety reasons.
  9. Participants are to arrive at least 5 minutes before tour start time at the “Meeting Point” signage in front of Singapore Zoo Membership & Experiences Centre. Late arrivals may miss certain tour components and and the tour’s end time will not be extended.
  10. Photo opportunities are allowed only at authorised photography areas.
  11. Tour is subject to availability at the time of booking and on a first come first serve basis upon confirmation. Other terms & conditions apply.
Zookeeper for a Day: Kid Edition
  1. A minimum age requirement to participate of 6 years old.
  2. A minimum of 2 paying persons to commence the session and tour can accommodate a maximum of 5 persons. At least 2 weeks’ advance booking is required prior to the tour.
  3. Tours sold are strictly non-refundable, non-cancellation and non-changeable.
  4. Tour price excludes park admission tickets.
  5. Tours are non-exclusive and other guests may join the same tour.
  6. Tours are solely conducted in English.
  7. Tours may be altered or cancelled due to weather conditions, animal health and/or safety concerns.
  8. Participants under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times during the commencement of Kid’s Edition programme.
  9. Expectant mothers and guests with mobility impairments are unable to join the tour due to safety reasons.
  10. Participants are to arrive at least 5 minutes before tour start time at the “Meeting Point” signage in front of Singapore Zoo Membership & Experiences Centre. Late arrivals may miss certain tour components and and the tour’s end time will not be extended.
  11. Photo opportunities are allowed only at authorised photography areas.
  12. Tour is subject to availability at the time of booking and on a first come first serve basis upon confirmation. Other terms & conditions apply.

Testimonials

It’s been a fantastic and insightful experience! Guide was very patient in answering all of my kids’ questions. We have learned a lot and would definitely recommend this to our friends. Every wildlife tour/experience we go on fabulous. There’s so much to learn!

Stephanie Chong, 10 Feb 2024

The kids had a great time meeting the animals. Super patient guide answering all their many questions. The price was a deciding factor. But I understand why the price is rather high while on the tour. It’s because of the quality of the interactions the keepers bring to the kids. Thank you very much.

Anon, 6 Jan 2024

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