For children aged 10-14 years who love animals!
A behind-the-scenes experience into life as a Keeper. Work alongside one of our keepers to help feed and care for our animals. Be ready to have heaps of fun in a very hands-on way.
Date – Spring Holidays dates are all booked, we will open spaces for December soon.
Duration – 10:30am – 2:30pm
Cost – $80 per child (includes lunch and a Willowbank hat)
Conditions – This activity is all-weather and sometimes messy so come dressed appropriately.
Closed-toe shoes must be worn.
For children aged 10-14 years who love animals!
Work alongside one of our keepers to help feed and care for our animals. PLUS learn about bees and beekeeping with real beehives.
Date – TBC
Duration – 9:30am – 3:30pm
Cost – $130 per child (includes lunch and a Willowbank hat)
Conditions – This activity is all-weather and sometimes messy so come dressed appropriately.
Closed-toe shoes must be worn and bring gumboots for bee-proof protection.
Watch the Willowbank Keepers feed our animals at the following times and get some great photos!
10:45am – Otters
11:50am – Eels
12:45pm – Gibbons
1:00pm – Kea
If you want to hand-feed some animals yourself during a visit to Willowbank, farmyard food is available for
purchase and is located adjacent to our ticket desk in the main building. There you will also find bird food, eel food, and fish food.
Cost – $4 per bag or $5 per cup
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