A first glimpse into the life of a keeper!
The Junior Keeper activity, reserved for children aged 10 to 17, 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…
Spring/Summer
Junior Keeper - Duration 3 hrs
From 1st April to 30th September
Child
Ages 10 to 17
€115
The programme
1:30 p.m. Meet at the South entrance of ZooParc de Beauval (main entrance, just after the cash desks). Reception of children by a mediator and a mediator-caregiver.
- Explanations relating to the profession of caretaker, animal care, etc.
- Preparation of enrichment or feeding for small carnivores and African turtles, cleaning of enclosures
- Privileged meeting with the giants of Africa
- Feeding surprising small mammals from different continents
4:30 p.m. End of the activity. The children are accompanied by the mediator and the mediator-caregiver to the entrance of the ZooParc.
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!
Autumn/Winter
Junior Keeper - Duration 3h
From 1st October to 31st March
Child
Ages 10 to 17
€115
The programme
1:30 p.m. Rendezvous in front of the Equatorial Dome cave. The children are welcomed by a facilitator and a keeper-facilitator.
- Observing and feeding te Equatorial Dome tortoises
- Distribution of a manatee snack
- Preparation of a meerkat enrichment
- Preparation and distribution of food for red river hogs and cleaning their enclosure
4.30 p.m. End of the activity. The children return to the ZooParc entrance accompanied by the facilitator and the keeper-facilitator.
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.
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.
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.
Restrictions
These activities are reserved for children aged 10 to 16 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.
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.
Additional information
Tel: 0254 755 000 every day, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
E-mail: centre.contact@zoobeauval.com
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Payment by credit card or check
