You want to live an outstanding moment as closely as possible to the animals ?
What if, just for a day, you could become carer for a day ? Children and adults – who has never dreamed of it ? Let’s go to the Parc du Thot, in Dordogne, for an unforgettable immersion in the heart of the animal kingdom and of prehistoric times.
Gift idea : Offer this unique experience to your loved ones !
The Parc du Thot invites you to a real journey back in time. Here, you will discover the emblematic animals painted on the walls of Lascaux cave : buffalo, deer, horses…and even wolves ! The site hosts 5, including 2 wolf cubs (Django and Oum).
Thanks to the VIP animation « carer for a day », you will have the privilege to approach them and take part in their daily care. What part did they take during prehistoric times ? How many species were there ? How do they breed ? Ask
all those questions to our animal
carers. Animal encounter sessions are offered daily. To make the most of them, please consult the park map.
The time of a morning in small group, experience a unique moment full of emotions
and shared moments. You will be in the company of the animal care team to discover the everyday life of the carers.
On the schedule :
08h00 : Welcome by the animal carers and safety instructions
08h15 : Ration preparation (meat, sensory enrichments,etc)
09h00 : Meeting and feeding of the wolves, exchanges with the animal carers about the park’s species.
10h00 : End of the activity, and self-tour of the park and the museum : temporal mirror, augmented reality, 3D cinema, prehistoric quiz and much more !
This activity is open to anyone over the age of 18 or to children over 6 if they come with an adult. The animation is available certain days during summer, while spots last (12 participants maximum / 4 participants minimum).
What is your professional background and what does your job involve ?
After earning a high school diploma in Agronomy and Life Sciences, I went on to complete a BTSA (Advanced Technician Certificate) in Aquaculture, followed by a
Bachelor’s degree in Inland Aquaculture and Aquariology. Today, I work as an animal keeper. My job consists of ensuring the daily well-being of all the animals on site. This, of course, includes feeding, providing care, maintaining and cleaning enclosures, but also creating enrichment activities to stimulate their natural
behaviors. We also take care of general site maintenance — from infrastructure to green spaces — to provide a pleasant environment for both the animals and our visitors.
What is your favorite place at the Parc du Thot ?
The terrace just outside the gift shop gives us a wide, elevated view of the entire site. Every morning, before starting my workday, I enjoy spending a quiet moment there, taking in the view of the animals in peace.
Can you share a fun anecdote ?
In 2019, just a few months after I started, I took part in my first ibex capture operation to trim their hooves. We use a large net to catch them without sedating them, which involves safely releasing the animal once it’s caught. But in the end… it was me who ended up tangled in the net !
