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Zookeeper for a day program

Ever wondered what a zookeeper does on a day-to-day bases?

This encounter is a  one-on-one experience with just you and/or your kids and one of our wildlife specialists. This is for anyone who would be interested in animals, care taking, and/or a zookeeping career. 

What will you do?

You will get a behind-the-scenes experience where you will be a zookeeper. You will help us care for the animals, prepare diets, give out enrichment/toys, and of course, scoop some poop. 


You will also get to pet/hold some of the animals during your encounter.

Day and time frame

This encounter is available on Tuesdays, Fridays, & Sundays from 9am-12pm (3 hours)

Age limit

This is for anyone who is 10 years old or older. Ages 10-15 must have a parent present on property during the duration of the program.

-If your child is younger than 10 and is interested in the program, please visit our Zookeeper camps page

Cost

$125 per participating person

FAQs

Will I get to pet and hold animals?

Will I get to pet and hold animals?

Will I get to pet and hold animals?

Yes. In a safe, secure environment, you will get to pet and hold some of the animals at the rescue. 

Can I take pictures?

Will I get to pet and hold animals?

Will I get to pet and hold animals?

 Definitely! You can take as many photos as you’d like, just don’t forget to tag us in your social media posts. 

Do you have a public restroom?

Will I get to pet and hold animals?

Do you have a public restroom?

Zookeepers will have access to the employee restroom during the encounter.

What should I wear?

Do you do rain checks?

Do you have a public restroom?

  Please wear comfortable, close-toed shoes and weather appropriate clothes (dress for the cold, heat, and/or rain). 

Do you do rain checks?

Do you do rain checks?

Do you do rain checks?

No. Zookeepers work in any and all weather conditions. 

However, we do cancel/reschedule for extreme weather such as lighting and hurricanes. We will contact you for updates if your encounter might be cancelled.

Have another question?

Do you do rain checks?

Do you do rain checks?

Contact us below with any other questions you might have about this encounter. 

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Zookeeper for a Day

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Sunset Wildlife Connection

997 Cotton Lake Road, Molino, Florida 32577, United States

850-490-6917 SunsetWCinfo@gmail.com

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