Zookeeper
Care for animals in a zoo, ensuring their well-being and educating visitors.
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Zookeepers are responsible for the daily care and welfare of animals within a zoo, ensuring their needs for shelter, food, and psychological well-being are met. They play a crucial role in monitoring the health of the animals, administering medications as needed, and maintaining clean and enriching habitats. Zookeepers also engage in educating the public about wildlife conservation and the specific needs of different species through talks and demonstrations. Working in zoos, wildlife parks, and aquariums, they collaborate with veterinarians, conservationists, and research staff to support breeding programs and research projects aimed at wildlife preservation.
Tasks and duties
- Providing daily care and maintenance for a variety of animal species, including feeding, cleaning habitats, and monitoring health.
- Observing animal behaviour and maintaining records for health, behaviour, and breeding purposes.
- Assisting in the development and implementation of enrichment activities to promote natural animal behaviour and mental stimulation.
- Interacting with the public and participating in educational programs to raise awareness about wildlife conservation and zoo initiatives.
