Keeper Academy - Family Workshop

Name: Keeper Academy - Family Workshop
Start: 2026-09-26T10:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-17T12:00:00+01:00
Location: Dublin Zoo

What to expect

Dates and times: Saturday 17th October, 10:30am and 12pm
Duration: 1 hour
Ages: 5-12 year olds and their parents/guardians

Ever wondered what it really takes to be a zookeeper? Grab the whole family and join Keeper Academy! A fun, hands-on workshop where you discover the daily skills of animal care.

What You’ll Experience:

🔍 Poo Detective: Inspect elephant poo to crack the code on animal digestion and health
🥬Diet Prep: Discover what it takes to balance nutrition for wildly different species
🪵 Enrichment Making: Build custom puzzles and toys to keep animal minds active
🎯 Training & Welfare: Learn how positive reinforcement keeps animals safe and cooperative
🦏 Habitat Field Walk: Head out on a guided visit to spot these care techniques in action
🎓 Keeper Graduate: Take home your very own official Keeper Academy Certificate

Your ticket includes admission to the Zoo.

For further information or to book: Online only

*If your preferred date is sold out please email [email protected] to be added to a waiting list

Cost: Prices vary, see ticket options

This session requires a minimum of 10 people to proceed. In the event that the booking needs to be cancelled, we will offer alternative dates and time.