Age: 18 years and over.

Unfortunately, this does mean that we are unable to accept any guests younger than 18 years old for this program but please take a look at our Junior or Cadet Keeper for a Day programs!

Time: The day runs from 8:30am - 2:00pm.

To get here you can catch a ferry from Circular Quay or the 247 bus from Wynyard station. Please check public transport timetables at www.131500.com.au for further information.

Alternatively, parking is available at the Zoo at the day-rate of $16.

There is a maximum of 6 guests for this program along with one of our experienced keepers who will be your host for the day.

$240 per person for Wednesday dates.

$280 per person for Saturday dates.

Zoo entry is included so guests are more than welcome to stay and wander the zoo until closing. All funds raised through Taronga’s activities and experiences contribute to Taronga’s operations and conservation endeavours.

Once you have selected an available date on our calendars below, please contact Keeper for a Day on (02) 9932 4220 or keeperforaday@zoo.nsw.gov.au. You will need to provide your contact details as the booker, the name of the guest/s and arrange payment.

Please note: Office hours are from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) and bookings/gift certificates may take several working days to process.

No problem! We can always arrange a gift certificate with you; our gift certificates are valid for 6 months.

Again, you will just need to provide your contact details as the booker, the name of the guest/s, any message you would like us to include on the gift certificate and arrange payment.

Please note: Office hours are from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) and bookings/gift certificates may take several working days to process.

Please contact Keeper for a Day on (02) 9932 4220 or keeperforaday@zoo.nsw.gov.au and provide the booking ID number on the gift certificate, your contact number and email address.

Payment is required at the time of booking to secure placement/s.

We can accept MasterCard or Visa credit/debit cards, cheque or direct deposit payments (allowing several working days for payments to clear or postage time).

Keeper for a Day participants should expect to experience a variety of animals and divisions within Taronga Sydney. They will help to prepare food, clean out enclosures, create enrichments activities and feed and meet some of our animals.

Animal health and welfare or changes to our collection may alter the program but we will endeavour to ensure that all of the day's activities will create lasting memories.

Keeper for a Day includes morning tea and your own 'Keeper for a Day' t-shirt! Lunch and afternoon tea is not supplied. Food can be purchased on the day but it is strongly recommended that guests bring their lunch to avoid lunchtime crowds. Appropriate food storage and refrigeration is provided.

Keeper for a Day guests should bring:

• Comfortable clothing suitable for wearing outdoors and in what could be dirty conditions!
• Protective, closed footwear
• Refillable water bottle
• Weather appropriate clothing (rain jacket, hat, sunglasses etc.)
• Camera

Taronga’s keepers work in all weather conditions so our Keeper for a Day programs are all-weather events too! We advise that appropriate clothing is worn for the day and precautions are taken.

In extreme conditions the program may be cancelled however, we would be in contact with you to reschedule.

Participants suffering from colds, flu or gastroenteritis will be restricted access to some animals. Participants must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Bookings are non-refundable but can be rescheduled or transferred in exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of Taronga Conservation Society Australia.

Please also ensure to read the Terms and Conditions of entry before purchase.