Book Northumberland College Zoo tickets & spend an afternoon working with the zoo’s experienced keepers
- Spend your afternoon working alongside the zoo’s experienced keepers and learn how they care for a wide range of animals.
- Take part in real animal‑care tasks, including feeding, health checks and enclosure maintenance.
- Discover what goes into keeping the zoo’s residents healthy, enriched and happy every single day.
- Perfect for animal lovers looking for a hands‑on experience, whether for a gift or a personal treat.
Gain hands-on experience & learn about life behind-the-scenes of Northumberland College Zoo
- Age Restrictions: Minimum age 12; under‑14s must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Duration: 1:30pm - 4:00pm (Half‑Day experience).
- Location: Northumberland College Zoo, Kirkley Hall campus.
- Includes: Hands‑on keeper activities, animal feeding, husbandry tasks & learning directly from trained staff.
Discover what it takes to care for the zoo’s animals on the Half-Day Keeper Experience
During your Half‑Day Keeper Experience, you’ll work closely with a member of the zoo team, helping prepare feeds, carry out important welfare checks and assist with cleaning and enrichment activities. This immersive session offers a rare insight into the daily responsibilities of a zoo keeper and the care that goes into each animal’s wellbeing.
You’ll gain hands‑on experience, learn fascinating facts about the animals you meet and take home unforgettable memories of your time behind the scenes at the zoo.
- Work alongside experienced keepers who guide and support you throughout the session.
- Help prepare and provide feeds for selected animals.
- Assist with routine health checks and enclosure cleaning.
- Learn how enrichment is created to keep animals stimulated and active.
Book your Half‑Day Keeper Experience today & enjoy an inspiring, hands‑on afternoon working with the animals of Northumberland College Zoo!