# Kid Zookeeper Programs Crealy Great Adventure Park Now Lets Kids Play 'Animal Keeper for a Day' By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-06-17 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crealy-great-adventure-park References: [motherandbaby](http://www.motherandbaby.co.uk/2014/05/brilliant-theme-parks-for-pre-schoolers-and-their-parents) & [crealy](http://www.crealy.co.uk/Devon/Adventure-Park-Days-Out/Animals/Keeper-for-the-day) It's one thing to visit a zoo and maybe get a glimpse of the animals if they aren't hiding in their enclosures, but the Crealy Great Adventure Park in the UK recently opened up a new 'Animal Keeper for a Day' experience that makes sure kids get the chance to interact with animals. This is even a step up from an ordinary petting zoo, since kids actually get the chance to learn about and experience behind-the-scenes animal care firsthand. The new program is open year-round and on a typical day, kids will get their own special zookeeper t-shirts to wear and they will be presented with a certificate after a day full of feeding meerkats, petting ponies and grooming wallabies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hands-on Animal Education:** Opportunities for children to learn through interactive experiences with animals are becoming increasingly popular. - **Eco-tourism:** More parks and attractions are developing sustainable tourism practices, with a focus on education and conservation within their programs. - **Experiential Learning:** Hands-on programs like animal keeping are part of a larger trend of experiential learning opportunities that are proving to be particularly effective for children. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Theme Parks:** Theme parks and other attractions are seeking to add more unique and educational experiences to entice families and attract visitors. - **Zoos and Aquariums:** Zoos and aquariums are expanding their offerings to include more educational and immersive programs for visitors, particularly children. - **Education:** Educators are increasingly recognizing the value of hands-on and experiential learning opportunities, and are seeking to integrate them into curriculums and programs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Holographic Zoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hologram-zoo.md) - [Zoo-Focused Sensory Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roosevelt-park-zoo.md) - [Child President Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/president-for-a-day.md) - [Child-Friendly Cooking Camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-lion-cooking-camps.md) - [Game-Inspired Aquarium Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-life.md) - [Dog Enrichment Camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-camp-for-dogs.md) - [Kid-Friendly Beauty Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-explorer-day.md) - [Sensory-Friendly Zoo Quiet Hours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbus-zoo.md) - [Oceanic Family Activity Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-at-sea-program.md)