The Deal

Zookeeper duty commences at 10am, with an introduction to the sanctuary and the work carried out within it, and preparing breakfast for the centre’s hungry hoards of exotic occupants. Aspiring zookeepers will be in groups of up to ten as they prepare enclosures, handle birds, and greet a variety of inquisitive creatures. The two-hour visit may even see guests brush a wolfdog or feed a kinkajou, a rainforest mammal native to Central and South America.

Choose from the following options for a zookeeper experience:

• £19 for one

• £36 for two

• £50 for three

The Merchant

Eccleshall’s Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre is a sanctuary and registered charity, run by a team of volunteers concerned with animal welfare and safety. The centre houses over 30 species such as iguanas, macaques, wildcats and various birds of prey. Offering activities including bird-handling, falconry lessons and photography experiences, Gentleshaw is also the first point of contact for Raptor Rescue, a national service for endangered birds of prey.

Reviews

TripAdvisor (63 Reviews)

Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre has been liked over 2,400 times on Facebook. It’s also well-reviewed on TripAdvisor, with the vast majority of users rating it ‘Excellent’. Past visitors were particularly impressed by its accessibility for young children, by the birds of prey and other residents, and the knowledgeable staff, earning the centre a Certificate of Excellence 2014.

Details verified 13 October 2014

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