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 explore all aspects of zoo-keeping, including:

  • The qualifications required
  • Career opportunities
  • Core responsibilities
  • Careers structures and wages
  • Behind-the Scenes animal exhibit tour

How to Book

Meet-A-Keeper 2008 will be held on the below dates, to obtain a booking form please click the below.  Please note we can only take a maximum of 30 Students for each day.

Wednesday 17th September 2008

Wednesday 19th November 2008

For further inquiries please contact:

Taronga Western Plains Zoo Education Centre
Ph: 02 6881 1433
Fax:  02 6884 4530
Email: wpzedcentre@zoo.nsw.gov.au