Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is now open visit FutureForWildlife.org/reopen for details.
For Outdoor Education programs, visit clevelandmetroparks.com/oe - Nature Centers remain closed.
For updated closures visit clevelandmetroparks.com/COVID-19.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo will be closed on Thanksgiving (November 26).

Keeper for a Day

Register Are you a middle school, high school or college student thinking about a career with animals? Are you a working adult wondering what it would be like to have a career with animals? If so, the Keeper for a Day program at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is for you. Similar to a job shadowing program, participants will spend the day with animal professionals in the Zoo's Conservation Education Division for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Details

Your day will include hands-on activities working directly with the animals such as preparing their meals, cleaning enclosures, conducting training exercises and providing them with enrichment items to stimulate them both mentally and physically.
Spend the day assisting the keepers that care for the ambassador animals from the Zoo's Get Close animal programs and the Professor Wylde Animal Show.
This exciting program runs year-round. Limited dates available.
The cost is $260 for one adult participant or $520 for one minor participant and accompanying adult or family member of age.
Program length will be five hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The minimum age for the program is 12 years old.
Closed-toe shoes are mandatory. Please also bring your own facial covering as guests are required to wear them during their Zoo visit.

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Dates/Times

This exciting program runs year-round on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Program length will be five hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cost

Cost: $260 per person

Minors must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or family member to ensure that the minor is never left unattended during the program in a behind-the-scenes area and that the minor complies with our COVID-19 precautions.

Each program attendee will fully experience and participate in the Keeper for a Day program. By special request, two people from the same family may be able to attend the same date/time. Interested parties should call 216.635.3391.