Do your children have a soft spot for animals? Are they the kind of kids who can’t walk past a goat without saying hello, or who talk about becoming a vet or a zookeeper when they grow up? Our Keeper Clubs are just for them!

This summer, we’re inviting children aged 8 to 15 to join Chrissy our Animal Care Technician for an unforgettable, hands-on learning and fun experience.

From the curious chickens and chilled out Kunekune pigs, to the cheeky Pygmy goats, playful ferrets and our family of reptiles living peacefully in the Bug and Reptile Shed, Keeper Club members will get the chance to care for a variety of friendly animals, learning what it really takes to keep them happy and healthy.

Whether they’re mad about animals or starting to explore future careers, these sessions are a brilliant way to build confidence, responsibility and real-life skills, all while spending some quality time outdoors.

Available Dates for summer 2025

31st July

4th August

7th August

28th August

Keeper clubs on the above dates and are available for two different age groups and run as follows:

Junior Keeper Club for ages 8-11 years

10.00am-12.00pm

£25 per child.

Junior Keeper Club is a fun and interactive introduction to animal care, designed specifically for children. Each session is led by Chrissy, who will guide the group through a range of practical tasks like feeding, grooming and cleaning out the animals in a safe, age-appropriate way. Along the way, children will learn how to handle each animal gently and with confidence, gaining a real sense of achievement and making both furry and human friends along the way!

Keepers in Training for ages 12-15 years

1.30pm – 4.00pm

£30 per child

Our Keepers in Training sessions are perfect for older children who are seriously passionate about animals. They may even be starting to think about animal care as a future career path. These 2.5-hour sessions offer a deeper dive into animal care, with time spent feeding, grooming and mucking out, as well as learning about animal health and handling techniques. Chrissy will also show them how to create enrichment and activities to keep our animals engaged and happy, from fruit kebabs to willow treats and more.

It’s a fun, challenging and rewarding experience they’ll never forget.

For Bookings

Please email events@walledgardenmoreton.co.uk, and request your dates and number of children attending. We will respond with a booking form and payment link.

Useful info!

Each session is limited to six children. Parents are welcome to stay on-site, or drop off and collect at the end of the session (you are also able to visit our gardens and café if you wish). All attendees must provide a completed and signed booking form in advance which helps us ensure the safety of everyone involved. And rest assured, all our staff are fully DBS checked for your peace of mind.

Children are advised to bring with them drink and a snack, wear clothes they don’t mind getting dirty and sensible footwear that covers their whole foot. Also, to bring a hat and sun cream if hot or coat if wet!

A free ice cream will be provided too. 🙂