Here's your chance to give them one of their biggest dreams: all they have to do is don their official zookeeper's outfit, and off they go for a day in the life of a zookeeper! On the program for these exclusive experiences , children discover how to feed the animals by preparing food with the zoo's caretakers, and then take part in feeding the furry, feathered or finned residents in their care for the day.
These privileged moments give rise to wonderful encounters, up close and personal with the animals, for an unforgettable experience that children will long remember! A number of animal parks in the Paris region offer you the chance to take part in these exceptional days out: some of the best-known, such as Thoiry in the Yvelines, and the Parc Zoologique de Paris. But there are also a number of lesser-known facilities where you can enjoy an equally unusual experience: discover them in our selection!
Become an animal caretaker at Thoiry Zoo for half a day Thoiry Safari Zoo offers budding animal caretakers a half-day behind-the-scenes look at the world of animal care. On the program? Preparing food for the animals, feeding the giraffes and cleaning the homes of these four-legged residents.
Become an apprentice groomer at the Parc Zoologique de Paris for a day! If you're a fan of animals from all over the world, zoos and menageries, here's an activity you'll remember for a long time: the Parc Zoologique de Paris gives you the chance to spend half a day in the shoes of an animal keeper, for an unforgettable experience close to the animals.
At the heart of this unusual reserve, children now have the chance to slip into the shoes of a caretaker for half a day, which could perhaps mark the beginning of a vocation. Unusual: spend a morning as a ranger at Thoiry Zoo 78 Step into the shoes of a ranger at Thoiry Zoo and spend a morning with the zoo's caretakers, preparing food, observing animal care and enjoying an unusual experience.
