In the shoes of an animal keeper
Discover what an animal keeper’s job entails! By becoming a Keeper for a Day, take part in the exciting missions of the ZooParc’s various sectors.
An unforgettable experience awaits you! Accompanied by a scientific facilitator and a keeper-facilitator, spend the morning getting as close as possible to Beauval’s animals.
Spring/Summer
Keeper for a Day - Duration 4 hrs
From 1st April to 30th September 2025
Adult
Ages 16 and up
€220
The programme
8:00 AM Welcome of participants at the forecourt of the South entrance, before the ticket office.
- Creation and distribution of enrichment for the African wild dogs
- Creation and distribution of enrichment for the white tigers
- Observation of the elephants’ medical training
- Visit to the giant panda building, preparation, and distribution of part of their food ration
- Encounter with the lowland tapirs
- Feeding or creation of enrichment for a primate
12:00 PM End of the activity. The group is escorted back to the meeting point at the South entrance by the mediators.
1-day ticket included, cannot be used in conjunction with other offers
Give this activity as a gift! Valid for 1 year. Remember to book your date!
Autumn/Winter
Keeper for a Day - Duration 4 hrs 15
From October to March
Adult
Ages 16 and up
The programme
8:00 a.m. Welcome to participants on the forecourt of the North entrance.
- Creation and distribution of enrichment to the lions
- Visit to the hippopotamus building
- Visit to the giant pandas building and distribution of enrichment
- Feeding the Aldabra giant tortoises
- Feeding the manatees
12:00 a.m. End of the activity. The group will be escorted back to the meeting point near the dome cave.
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
Additional information
Tel: 0254 755 000 every day, 9 a.m to 7 p.m.
E-mail: centre.contact@zoobeauval.com
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.
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.
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.
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 adults aged 16 and older and take place in groups (six people maximum + 1 scientific facilitator + 1 keeper-facilitator).
These activities are strongly advised against for pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals. 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 your date of purchase and your date of 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.
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