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Keeper For a Day

A fun and informative program for those who are interested in animals and conservation!

Experience a full day working with your favorite animals at the Santa Barbara Zoo as an honorary zookeeper! You will have the unique opportunity to participate in behind-the-scenes activities and assist zookeepers in their daily tasks of caring for the animals which include preparing food and enrichment, training animals, and cleaning.

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The Keeper for a Day program can accommodate up to two people per session on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must sign a liability waiver and provide proof of a negative tuberculosis test. Participants must register at least two weeks in advance.

To sign up, please contact Julie Mino by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone: (805) 962-5339, ext. 112.

PROGRAM DETAILS
Location
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Fee
$900 ($800 for SB Zoo Members)
Includes lunch

Registration
Please contact Julie Mino by phone (805) 962-5339, ext. 112, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Duration
5.5 hours
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Dates
Offered on the 1st & 2nd Thursdays of each month
All dates are subject to availability.

Age Requirement
Ages 18 and older with proof of negative tuberculosis test

Select your top five animals/areas from the following list*:
African lion
Alligator
Animal Kitchen
Aviary  
Barnyard Animals
Capybara
Channel Island fox 
Condor
Elephant
Flamingo
Giant anteater/Armadillo 
Giraffe
Gibbon
Golden lion tamarin
Humboldt penguin
Meerkat
Otters
Porcupine
Reptiles & Amphibians
Snow leopard
Titi monkey
Tortoise
*During the program, you will work with three or four of your top choices. Encounters with animals are subject to change without prior notice.

Please call (805) 962-5339, ext. 112 for information about opportunities to participate on unscheduled dates. Additional fees apply.

 

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