A first glimpse into the life of a keeper!
The Junior Keeper activity, reserved for children, offers your children unforgettable encounters with the ZooParc’s animals!
During an excitement filled half-day, they will discover the backstage area of an animal park! Accompanied by our keeper-facilitators, your children will find out all about an animal keeper’s job, animal welfare, medical training, and the protection of species…
Program from November 15, 2025 to March 20, 2026
Junior Keeper - Duration 3h
From November 15, 2025 to March 20, 2026
Child
Ages 10 to 15
The programme*
1:30 p.m. Welcome of participants at the North Entrance meeting point, in front of the entrance to the Dome cave.
- Feeding or enrichment activity with the dwarf mongooses
- Feeding of the arapaimas
- Privileged encounter with the manatees
- Cleaning and distribution of a snack to the pygmy hippopotamuses
- Feeding and desensitization of the Dome’s tortoises
4:30 p.m. The group is escorted by the guides back to the meeting point opposite the Equatorial Dome cave.
*Program provided for information purposes only and subject to change depending on weather conditions or animal welfare requirements.
Give this activity as a gift! Valid for 1 year. Remember to book your date!
Program from March 21, 2026 to November 11, 2026
Junior Keeper - Duration 3 hrs
From March 21 to November 11, 2026
Child
Ages 10 to 15
€115
The programme*
1:30 p.m. Welcome of participants at the South Entrance meeting point.
- Preparation and distribution of the meal for the South American pampas animals.
- Feeding of the Humboldt penguins.
- Feeding of the common hippopotamuses.
- Participation in the cleaning of an enclosure.
- Enrichment for the dwarf mongooses.
- Feeding and desensitization of the spurred tortoises.
4:30 p.m. End of the activity. The group is escorted by the guides back to the meeting point at the South Entrance.
*Program provided for information purposes only and subject to change depending on weather conditions or animal welfare requirements.
excluding the price of entry to the ZooParc de Beauval. Any presence within the ZooParc requires the purchase of an entry ticket (unless you own a ZooPass).
Give this activity as a gift! Valid for 1 year. Remember to book your date!
Online payment by credit card only.
For payment by check, contact us on +33 2 54 75 5000.
Your booking will be definitively validated upon receipt of payment.
Practical information
How can I book?
On the website: https://billetterie.zoobeauval.com
If you do not have a credit card: contact us on 0254 755 000. Your booking will be definitively validated upon receipt of payment by check.
Additional information
Tel: 0254 755 000 every day, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
E-mail: centre.contact@zoobeauval.com
Stoppage of the activity
Each participant must strictly adhere to the safety instructions and the ZooParc de Beauval’s internal rules and regulations.
In the event of non-compliance with these instructions, the Management reserves the right to stop the activity at any time, without reimbursement.
Restrictions
These activities are reserved for children aged 10 to 15 years old, and take place in groups (six people maximum + 1 scientific facilitator + 1 keeper-facilitator).
Children under the age of 10 will not be accepted on the day of the activity and any payment already made cannot give rise to any refund.
These activities require moving around in some spaces that are difficult to access: good physical condition is essential.
The programme is published for information purposes only. It is subject to change between the date of purchase and the date of your participation in the activity. It may also be modified according to weather conditions or for reasons related to the well-being of our animals.
Dogs are not permitted while participating in this activity, thank you for your understanding.
The activities and gift vouchers are neither exchangeable nor refundable. If you have any questions, contact us on 0254 755 000 or centre.contact@zoobeauval.com.
What can I bring on the day of the activity?
Don’t hesitate to bring a camera if you wish to take photos as a souvenir of your activity. Participants remain responsible for any such items.
Make sure you bring wellington boots and clothing that is appropriate for working with animals.
Renseignements complémentaires
Tél : 02 54 75 5000 tous les jours, de 9h à 19h.
E-mail : centre.contact@zoobeauval.com
How do I use my gift voucher?
- Go to the web page for the activity for which you have a gift voucher.
- Select your desired time slot.
- Pay with your gift voucher in the field provided.
Need more information?
Payment by credit card or check
