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Careers in Zoos
Find your way to the zoo field

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A day in the life of a zoo keeper

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  • Feeding animals

  • Cleaning barns/habitats

  • Giving and creating enrichment

  • Training animals

  • Keeper talks and tours

  • Preparing diets

  • Checking animal health

  • Research

Qualities of a Keeper

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teamwork

not afraid to get dirty

hard working

patient

observant

ability to take initiative

flexibility

passionate

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familiar with natural histories

creative

attention to detail

innovative

Path to Zoo Keeping

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Volunteering> Internships> Part-time/Seasonal Position> Full-time position

Get involved early!

  • zoos

  • aquariums

  • animal shelters

  • farms

  • veterinarian offices

  • stables

  • wildlife rehab centers

  • boarding kennels

EDUCATION

4-year Bachelor Degree 

  • Zoology

  • Biology

  • Psychology

  • Marine Biology

  • Anthropolgy

  • Animal Science

  • Wildlife Management

  • Environmental Science

Classes:

  • Primatology

  • Ecology

  • Entomology

  • Botany

  • Physiology/Anatomy

  • Animal Behavior

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2-year Zoo Science Associates Degree

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