zookeeping
Captive animal management
Zookeeping is the work of caring for animals in a zoo—feeding them, cleaning their enclosures, monitoring their health, and managing their enrichment and breeding.
A zookeeper typically specializes in particular species or animal groups: She's been in zookeeping for fifteen years, mostly with primates.
Confined, bordered space
- exhibitItem publicly displayed
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- mammalWarm-blooded, milk-producing animal
- reptileCold-blooded scaled vertebrate
bird · carnivore · herbivore · omnivore · primate · nocturnal · diurnal · predator
Giving food to
- enrichmentImprovement through addition
- dietCustomary food consumption
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
breeding · nesting · weaning · quarantine · temperament · habituation · socialization · nutrition
At risk of extinction
- reintroductionAct of bringing back
- studbookPedigree registry for livestock
- poachingUnlawful wildlife capture
- extinctionComplete vanishing of a species
Assigned meaning
- signagePosted public displays
- outreachProactive community assistance
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
Collection overseer
- aquaristFish tank maintainer
- herpetologistReptile and amphibian researcher
- mammalogistOne who studies mammals
- veterinarianDoctor for animals
trainee · supervisor · certification · apprenticeship · fieldwork
Condition of body, mind
- checkupRoutine health evaluation
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- sedationDrug-induced calm state
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
medication · dental · bloodwork · necropsy · rehabilitation · illness · injury · quarantine
enclosure
Confined, bordered space
reptile · bird · carnivore · herbivore · omnivore · primate · nocturnal · diurnal · predator · prey
feeding
Giving food to
- enrichmentImprovement through addition
- dietCustomary food consumption
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
hygiene · breeding · nesting · weaning · quarantine · temperament · habituation · socialization · nutrition · supplement
endangered
At risk of extinction
- reintroductionAct of bringing back
- studbookPedigree registry for livestock
- poachingUnlawful wildlife capture
extinction · threatened · release · rewilding
interpretation
Assigned meaning
- signagePosted public displays
- outreachProactive community assistance
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
awareness · naturalist · docent · interactive
curator
Collection overseer
- aquaristFish tank maintainer
- herpetologistReptile and amphibian researcher
- mammalogistOne who studies mammals
veterinarian · trainee · supervisor · certification · apprenticeship · fieldwork
health
Condition of body, mind
- checkupRoutine health evaluation
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- sedationDrug-induced calm state
surgery · medication · dental · bloodwork · necropsy · rehabilitation · illness · injury · quarantine · anesthesia
- zoologymammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects
- keeping thingssafekeeping, recordkeeping, bookkeeping, housekeeping, timekeeping
- species interactionsmutualism, symbiosis, commensalism, parasitism, predation
- wildlife scienceecology, wildlife biology, wildlife ecology, conservation, animal behavior
zookeepinganimal liberation
Advocacy ending species exploitation
rewilding · wildlife conservation · wildlife preservation · letting nature take its course · wildlife rehabilitation
zookeepingwildlife rehabilitation
Treating injured wild creatures
wildlife rescue · veterinary practice · pet ownership · animal husbandry · livestock farming
zookeepingpoaching
Unlawful wildlife capture
animal cruelty · animal neglect · animal abuse · wildlife trafficking · trophy hunting
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