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Shadow a Zookeeper!

Spend the day shadowing a zookeeper.
Meet some amazing animals while learning about zoo keeping

*Attendee will received a Wildlife Wonders t-shirt.
*Please bring your own lunch and drink with you.
*We ask that you wear comfortable close toed shoes, long pants and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
 *We also ask that you bring a water bottle to have with you throughout the day.

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Level 1 Keeper Shadowing
3 hrs is $200 or 6 hrs for $350
Must be 9 years or older
 
Full day is 10a-4p, Half day is 10a-1p. The person shadowing will get a chance to experience assisting with feeding, cleaning, training and hands on experience with a variety of animals from livestock, armadillos, porcupines,  kangaroos,  birds, reptiles and more. They will get to see animals such as water buffalo, zebra, Fennec fox's, camel  and more. 
Add on a zoo buddy for $100 per day *required for ages 9-11
This is a staff member to stay with your child for the day



 Level 2 Keeper Shadowing 
3 hrs is $200 or 6 hrs for $350
Must be 12 years or older
  Cannot be done without level 1 being done first.  Level 2 introduces the carnivores including the wolves and wildcats.  Here, the person shadowing will get a chance to interact with a lynx, several cat or wolf. The primates are also introduced at this level and this includes a monkey or bush-baby plus others. Level 2 includes other interactive animal training as well. 

​We ideally like to encourage both days as a package as it really takes a full 2 days to experience/shadow all aspects of the zoo!
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Pictures:
Make sure all your experiences are never to be forgotten! You will have memories and stories only those who see the pictures will believe! 

 3 hr option: $75
6 hr option: $100
2 day option: $175


We recommend purchasing photos, as this enables us to have someone to take pictures of you, so you can focus on the experience!    

Call now to make reservations! 706-348-7279
Or email: info@wildlifewonders.org
Reservations are determined by availability, please call in advance to check on a date.

Weekdays are preferred and holidays are not available.
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2912 Paradise Valley Rd
​Cleveland, GA 30528
(706)348-7279
Office Hours: M-F 9am-5pm
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