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BRITAIN’S YOUNGEST ZOOKEEPER JOINS THE TEAM AT CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES

  • Tuesday July 1st 2025
  • Chessington World of Adventures Resort
  • Six year-old animal-lover, Max Evans-Browning, becomes Britain’s youngest ever zookeeper
  •  The new recruit has joined the team at Chessington World of Adventures, helping care for the zoo’s 1,000 animals over the summer
  • Max is a wildlife enthusiast who made headlines after drawing 99 animals in celebration of Sir David Attenborough's 99th birthday, even receiving a letter of thanks from the man himself

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Credit: Chessington World of Adventures. Photo caption: Six-year-old Max Evans-Browning works alongside Chessington World of Adventures zoo staff as he becomes Britain’s youngest zookeeper this summer

August 2025: Chessington World of Adventures announces the appointment of Britain’s youngest ever zookeeper, six-year-old Max Evans-Browning, this summer.

Chessington zoo is home to over 1,000 animals, with conservation and education at the heart of everything it does. Max’s passion for wildlife and conservation captured hearts worldwide when his incredible animal drawings and impressive wildlife knowledge caused a viral sensation earlier this year. Now, Chessington Zoo has recruited the young animal enthusiast to work alongside the team throughout the summer holidays.  

Max will receive special training and insight into what it takes to become a keeper at one of the UK's leading zoos. Max’s duties will include everything from helping clean enclosures, to preparing food for the animals, conducting health checks, and providing care for all the animals in the park.

Max said: “I’ve always wanted to be a zookeeper, and Chessington World of Adventures is making my dreams come true! My first day involved feeding the zebras and giraffes, making sure the windows were clean for the sea lions, and I even got to wash the tortoises. Giraffes are one of my favourite animals, as well as Bolivian squirrel monkeys, so getting to look after all my favourite animals this summer is the best!”

Seren Cottrell, Education Officer at Chessington World of Adventures, said: “Here at Chessington World of Adventures we are committed to educating young people about wildlife and conservation. When we heard about Max’s incredible knowledge of animals we didn’t hesitate in offering him the opportunity to join our zoo team for the remainder of the summer.

Max has been an excellent addition to our team so far and his wealth of animal knowledge is second to none. Max is getting so stuck into the day-to-day care, ensuring every hoof, paw, flipper, fang, coat and fish scale is exceptionally looked after, all while bringing a smile to our faces – the animals included!”

Chessington Zoo and Sea Life are home to over 1,000 exotic animals including giraffes, zebras, rhinos, monkeys, penguins and sea lions. Chessington offers a free daily programme of educational talks, workshops and displays showcasing animals from penguins to owls, rays to racoons. For further information visit chessington.com or download the Chessington World of Adventures app.

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Chessington World of Adventures Resort is Britain's biggest wildlife theme park. The only UK attraction to offer a theme park, zoo and SEA LIFE aquarium, plus two themed hotels, magical rides and attractions, and over 1,000 animals spread across 128 acres. Chessington is Britain’s wildest adventure!   Chessington is a 35-minute direct train from London Waterloo.  Visit Chessington.com   Chessington on social media  

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Merlin Entertainments is a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, offering a diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-centre gateway attractions and LEGOLAND® Resorts which span across the UK, US, Western Europe, China and Asia Pacific. Dedicated to creating experiences that inspire joy and connection, Merlin welcomes more than 62 million guests annually to its diverse global estate in over 20 countries. An expert in bringing world-famous entertainment brands to life, Merlin works with partners including the LEGO® Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Peppa Pig, DreamWorks and Ferrari to create destinations where guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of brand-driven worlds, rides and uplifting learning experiences. See www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information. 



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