Keeper Experiences
Step into the shoes of a zoo keeper with our Keeper Experiences at Crocodiles of the World! Get up close to some of the world’s most powerful and fascinating reptiles, assist with feeding, and learn from expert keepers about caring for crocodiles, alligators, and more. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast or looking for an unforgettable gift, this is an experience like no other!
Book your Keeper Experience today for a truly wild adventure!
Events

Come and Meet Winnie, our gorgeous Binturong
Our Binturong Keeper Experience gives you the incredible opportunity to get up close to Winnie, where you can help to feed him his favourite snacks and learn all about these ‘bearcats’ who actually are neither a bear, nor a cat! Binturongs have a unique smell too, similar to buttery popcorn, and so being up close and personal you will also no doubt get to smell that too! This unique experience will be available on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturday's at 12.15/30pm and is limited to a maximum group size of 4.
*Please note this experience is only suitable for children aged 6 years and over.
Zoo admission is included in the price for the participant. Normal admission tickets are required for accompanying adults and children.
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Truly a one of a kind keeper experience!
Enjoy an adult croc keeper experience – spend time working with the keepers, meeting many of our animals up close, helping with the feeding and getting hands-on around the zoo, whilst learning all about our crocodilian friends on the way! We promise you a unique and rewarding adult croc keeper experience rounded off with a special commemorative certificate.
This experience is available to those aged 15 years and above.
Please note: Admission to the zoo is included as part of the keeper experience. Participants do not need to purchase an entry ticket, but any other guests will need to buy tickets which can be purchased on arrival at the zoo or purchased online.
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Truly a one of a kind keeper experience!
Enjoy a junior crocodile keeper experience – spend time working with the keepers, meeting many of our animals up close, helping with the feeding and getting hands-on around the zoo, whilst learning all about our crocodilian friends on the way! We promise you a unique and rewarding experience rounded off with a special commemorative certificate.
Available for participants aged between 6 years – 14 years.
Keeper experiences are available all year round on specific dates.
Are you buying this experience as a gift? If you don’t want to book a date you can buy a keeper experience gift voucher, then just pick the experience from the list and the recipient can phone and book their experience with us.
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Come meet our inquisitive Meerkat mob. Book a Meerkats Experience Today!
* * PLEASE NOTE: If availability allows you can also book this experience upon arrival at the zoo, just ask our visitor team. **
You can book online for a maximum of 6 participants.
Our Meet the Meerkats Experience gives you the opportunity to get up close to these highly sociable and fascinating creatures, helping to feed the animals their favourite snacks and learn about their way of life. This unique experience is available daily at 10:30am and is limited to a maximum group size of six.
*Please note that this is only suitable for children aged 5 years and over.
Are you buying this experience as a gift? If you don’t want to book a date you can buy a keeper experience gift voucher, then just pick the experience from the list and the recipient can phone and book their experience with us.
Zoo admission is included in the price for the participant. Normal admission tickets are required for accompanying adults and children.
To avoid disappointment we do advise that you pre-book your place, but subject to availability you may be able to upgrade your ticket on the day at our admissions desk.
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Come meet the true GIANTS of the tortoise world…
Crocodiles of the World is the ONLY zoo in the UK where you can enjoy a Giant Galapagos tortoise experience and meet the largest living species of tortoise in the world. You’ll enter our Galapagos tortoise enclosure and meet our gentle giants! Our fully grown male Dirk is the largest tortoise in the UK and he lives alongside his three female companions Zuzu, Isabella and Charlie. Galapagos tortoises are not only the largest living tortoise species, but are also some of the most endangered. Our Giants may look familiar as they all featured on Channel 5’s Big Week at the Zoo and our females were regulars on Channel 4’s Secret Life of the Zoo.
*Please note that this is only suitable for children aged 5 years and over.
Are you buying this experience as a gift? If you don’t want to book a date you can buy a keeper experience gift voucher, then just pick the experience from the list and the recipient can phone and book their experience with us.
Zoo admission is included in the price for the participant. Normal admission tickets are required for accompanying adults and children.
To avoid disappointment we do advise that you pre-book your place, but subject to availability you may be able to upgrade your ticket on the day at our admissions desk.
By taking part in this experience you will be supporting Crocodiles of the World’s vital conservation work.
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Help feed our impressive group of Nile Crocodiles
Watching our Nile crocodiles jump for their feed is a highlight of any visit. Now you can be part of the action and actually help feed them from our feeding platform.
Our Nile Crocodile Feeding Experience gives you a unique opportunity to have a go at feeding some of our hungry Nile Crocodiles and witness their speed and power from our secure elevated feeding platform. This incredible experience is available everyday of the week and is limited to two people per session.
*Please note that a face mask is compulsory to participate in his experience. Children MUST be aged 14 years and over. It seems obvious, but we need to remind participants that crocodiles are carnivores and therefore will be fed on dead animals such as mice, rats, chopped chicken and fish. Gloves will be provided.
If you want to buy this Keeper Experience as a gift and let the recipient book their date, please buy a Gift Voucher.
Zoo admission is included in the price for the participant. Normal admission tickets are required for accompanying adults and children.
To avoid disappointment we do advise that you pre-book your place, but subject to availability you may be able to upgrade your ticket on the day at our admissions desk.
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Come meet Batu our amazing Komodo Dragon. Book your Komodo Dragon Experience online today or buy a Gift Voucher!
Our Komodo Dragon Experience gives you the opportunity to get up-close to the worlds largest living lizard species. You can help feed Batu his favourite snacks and learn about this incredible predator and their way of life in the wild. This unique experience is available on Saturdays and Mondays and is limited to a maximum group size of two people.
*Please note this experience is only suitable for children aged 6 years and over.
Zoo admission is included in the price for the participant. Normal admission tickets are required for accompanying adults and children.
If you want to buy this Keeper Experience as a gift and let the recipient book their date, please buy a Gift Voucher.
To avoid disappointment we do advise that you pre-book your place, but subject to availability you may be able to upgrade your ticket on the day at our admissions desk
Book nowStep into the shoes of a zoo keeper with our Keeper Experiences at Crocodiles of the World! Get up close to some of the world’s most powerful and fascinating reptiles, assist with feeding, and learn from expert keepers about caring for crocodiles, alligators, and more. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast or looking for an unforgettable gift, this is an experience like no other!
Book your Keeper Experience today for a truly wild adventure!