zookeeper
Menagerie staff member
A zookeeper is a person who cares for animals in a zoo—feeding them, cleaning enclosures, monitoring health, and sometimes training them for enrichment or veterinary procedures.
The work combines animal husbandry with public education: The zookeeper explained the penguin feeding schedule to visitors.
Warm-blooded, milk-producing animal
- reptileCold-blooded scaled vertebrate
- birdFeathered flying vertebrate
- primateHigher mammal order member
- big catLarge wild feline
elephant · giraffe · penguin · snake · lion · tiger · bear · gorilla
Giving food to
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- enrichmentImprovement through addition
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
enclosure · habitat · welfare · husbandry · hygiene · sanitation · exercise · medication
Collection overseer
- aquaristFish tank maintainer
- handlerOne who manages something
- attendantOne who assists others
- uniformIdentical throughout
boots · radio · keys · bucket · hose · rake · shovel · gloves
At risk of extinction
- breeding programManaged reproduction for traits
- species survivalA type's continued existence
- reintroductionAct of bringing back
- genetic diversityAllelic variation within populations
studbook · captive breeding · preservation · poaching · habitat loss · awareness · population management · release
Planned multi-destination journey
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- presentationFormal display to viewers
- signagePosted public displays
- outreachProactive community assistance
exhibit · interpretation · public speaking · visitor · question · awareness · program · naturalist
Learned behavioral adaptation
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- targetObject of pursuit
- clickerHandheld button device
- rewardPayment for service
cue · behavior · desensitization · recall · trust · handling · socialization · command
Identification of illness
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- preventiveMeant to stop trouble
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
checkup · sedation · blood draw · examination · symptoms · injury · illness · recovery
mammal
Warm-blooded, milk-producing animal
- reptileCold-blooded scaled vertebrate
- birdFeathered flying vertebrate
- primateHigher mammal order member
big cat · elephant · giraffe · penguin · snake · lion · tiger · bear · gorilla · seal
feeding
Giving food to
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- enrichmentImprovement through addition
monitoring · enclosure · habitat · welfare · husbandry · hygiene · sanitation · exercise · medication · quarantine
curator
Collection overseer
uniform · boots · radio · keys · bucket · hose · rake · shovel · gloves · certification
endangered
At risk of extinction
- breeding programManaged reproduction for traits
- species survivalA type's continued existence
- reintroductionAct of bringing back
genetic diversity · studbook · captive breeding · preservation · poaching · habitat loss · awareness · population management · release · sanctuary
tour
Planned multi-destination journey
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- presentationFormal display to viewers
- signagePosted public displays
outreach · exhibit · interpretation · public speaking · visitor · question · awareness · program · naturalist · docent
conditioning
Learned behavioral adaptation
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- targetObject of pursuit
- clickerHandheld button device
reward · cue · behavior · desensitization · recall · trust · handling · socialization · command · positive reinforcement
diagnosis
Identification of illness
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- preventiveMeant to stop trouble
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
vaccination · checkup · sedation · blood draw · examination · symptoms · injury · illness · recovery · veterinarian
- animal workersveterinarian, vet, animal trainer, pet groomer, horse breeder
- zoo jobscurator, animal trainer, aquarist, veterinarian, vet
- zookeepingkeepers, feeding, enclosures, enclosure, habitat
- animal careersveterinarian, vet, animal trainer, pet groomer, rancher
- occupationsdoctor, teacher, baker, lawyer, nurse
- zooelephant, giraffe, lion, tiger, monkey
zookeeperwildlife ranger
Conservation law enforcer
park ranger · wildlife conservationist · safari guide · wildlife rehabilitator · naturalist
zookeeperpoacher
Unlawful wildlife taker
big game hunter · trophy hunter · exterminator · pest controller