Meet a keeper

Sydney

Full day program

Summary

S5 - S6 - Full-day careers program
A full‑day program offering students firsthand insight into zoo keeping and animal care careers.

Things to know

Book this program

Stage
Stage 5 - Stage 6
Learning areas
Careers at Taronga
Duration
Full-day program
Cost
From $25.50 per student for NSW Government
Schools, or $30.50 per student for non-NSW Government Schools.
Inclusions
Presentations from a range of zoo teams (e.g. animal care, education, business and media), highlighting diverse career pathways, plus a behind-the-scenes tour and Zoo entry.

Workshop overview

The Meet a Keeper program is a full‑day immersive experience designed for students who are fascinated by animal care, wildlife conservation, and the work carried out behind the scenes at Taronga’s zoos. Ideal for those considering a future in zoo keeping, animal husbandry, or conservation, this program offers a rare and inspiring look into real career pathways.

The day begins with a guest speaker panel featuring Taronga Zoo Keepers, Educators, Human Resources staff, Taronga Training Institute team members and youth volunteers from YATZ.

Students gain valuable insight into the qualifications needed for animal care roles, day‑to‑day responsibilities, the challenges and rewards of the profession, and the diverse career opportunities within the zoo and conservation sectors.

After the presentation, students explore Taronga Zoo before heading to a mystery behind‑the‑scenes animal tour, providing an authentic and unforgettable look at the work involved in caring for wildlife. This experience supports senior students in building understanding of animal welfare, career development and pathways in the zoo and conservation industries.