Discover Your Next Zookeeper Placement with KEEP
The KEEP programme is the UK’s first official Zookeeper Exchange Programme, offering keepers the chance to spend several days at different collections. This unique opportunity helps you build new skills, expand your animal husbandry knowledge, and gain valuable hands-on experience.

Enhance Your Zookeeper Skills with the KEEP Programme
The KEEP programme provides zookeepers with invaluable hands-on experience working with a wide variety of animal species — from majestic big cats to curious primates and everything in between.
Broaden Your Expertise Across Species and Environments
By participating in this exchange, zookeepers can expand their skills by working in different environments and learning diverse approaches to animal nutrition, enrichment activities, and veterinary care tailored to each collection.
Foster Knowledge Sharing and Improve Animal Care
The KEEP programme encourages the exchange of ideas and techniques among zookeepers, which benefits not only the professionals but also the animals they care for. Join the programme to elevate your expertise and become a more valuable asset in the animal care field.





Reviews from some of those who found placements through KEEP

Exchanged with National Marine Aquarium Plymouth

Joanna
Feadon Wildlife Centre
Exchanged with Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
Exchanged with Chester Zoo Primates team
