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Careers in Zoos
Find your way to the zoo field
A day in the life of a zoo keeper
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Feeding animals
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Cleaning barns/habitats
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Giving and creating enrichment
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Training animals
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Keeper talks and tours
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Preparing diets
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Checking animal health
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Research
Qualities of a Keeper
teamwork
not afraid to get dirty
hard working
patient
observant
ability to take initiative
flexibility
passionate
familiar with natural histories
creative
attention to detail
innovative
EDUCATION
4-year Bachelor Degree
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Zoology
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Biology
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Psychology
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Marine Biology
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Anthropolgy
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Animal Science
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Wildlife Management
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Environmental Science
Classes:
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Primatology
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Ecology
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Entomology
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Botany
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Physiology/Anatomy
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Animal Behavior
2-year Zoo Science Associates Degree
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Gainesville, Florida​
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Moorpark College: America's Teaching Zoo
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Moorpark, California​
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Davidson-Davie CC Zoo & Aquarium Science
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Thomasville, North Carolina​
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Pikes Peak State College Zoo Keeping Technology
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Colorado Springs, Colorado​
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