Gorillas are the largest and most powerful of all primates. The silverback male protects the group and his position by beating his chest and roaring.
Meet a Keeper
Meet-A-Keeper is a one-day program for school students aged 14 years and over who have expressed a keen interest in pursuing a career at the Zoo but perhaps can't attend Work Experience.
This unique program includes a seminar presented by a talented panel of Zookeepers, Zoo Educators and other Zoo staff members. Students have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of zoo-keeping, including:
- The qualifications required
- Career opportunities
- Core responsibilities
- Careers structures and wages
- Mystery 'Behind-the Scenes' tour
These themes and more are explored via a presentation in the morning session, which runs from approximately 10.30am - 11.45am.
Afterwards, guests are invited to explore the zoo as they make their own way to a "Mystery behind the scenes" animal tour*. Times for tours vary and are arranged at time of booking. Mystery tours run for approximately 25-35 minutes and are distributed by staff on the day.
*Mystery tours may change on the day according to availabilty.
Meet A Keeper has finished for 2009.
Our 2010 Meet a Keeper program is expected to operate at similar times as the 2009 program; mid June, early August and mid September.
How to Book
Opening date: Yet to be confirmed.
Process: Download the file from this location, enter the required details and email to voced@zoo.nsw.gov.au .
Risk Assessment
A risk assessment form is also available for your use. Please ensure the risk assessment form addresses all required aspects for your excursion.
For further inquiries please contact:
Taronga Zoo Education
M-A-K Coordinator
Phone: 02 9978 4624
Fax: 02 9978 4508
Email: vocedtz@zoo.nsw.gov.au
