An evening you’ll never forget

12th & 26th September 2026

This is the perfect experience for anyone who is passionate about a particular species of animal, offering you the chance to enjoy a personal experience with your favourite species!

Our Keeper Shadowing options are listed below to help you choose the perfect package.

  • Private 30 minute experience
  • Food and drink voucher
  • Complimentary entry to the Zoo

Lemur

Number of people: 1-4
Time: 4:30pm
Min Age: 8
Wheelchair Accessible

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Ring-tailed lemur

Sun Bear

Number of people: 1-2
Time: 5:00pm
Min Age: 8
Wheelchair Accessible

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Malayan sun bear

Gelada Baboon

Number of people: 1-2
Time: 5:00pm
Min Age: 8
Wheelchair Accessible

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Meerkat

Number of people: 1-4
Time: 6:00pm
Min Age: 8
Wheelchair Accessible

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Hyena

Number of people: 1-2
Time: 7:00pm
Min Age: 8
Wheelchair Accessible

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Spotted hyena

This private 3o minute experience is great for anyone looking to get closer to their favourite animal and learn more from dedicated members of the animal care team.

Matt, July 2024

Important Information

  • There must be a supervising adult aged 18yrs or over in the Keeper Shadow for TWO, THREE and FOUR Experiences. If you are a supervising adult attending an Animal Experience with a participant under the age of 18yrs, any additional children under the age of 15yrs in attendance on the day who are not participating in the experience, must have a separate supervising adult to remain with them whilst the Animal Experience is taking place.
  • This experience is for 1 or 2 participants. The Lemur and Meerkat Experiences are also available for 3 or 4 participants. Please select one of the species above which will take you to the relevant booking page.
  • You will be required to check in with our Experience Team at least 10 minutes prior to the experience start time.
  • Please allow at least 48 hours for processing of online bookings. Once the experience has been booked, it cannot be rescheduled less than 8 weeks prior to the date of the experience taking place. A £20 fee will be charged for any alterations to your booking at any time.
  • Please note that a £0.50 booking fee applies per transaction.

Gift this experience

Give your loved one the chance to get up close to their favourite species with one of our amazing Animal Experience Gift Vouchers!

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