How to become a zookeeper by avery scott

How To Become A Zookeeper By: Avery Scott

What a Zookeeper does A zookeeper takes care of animals in a zoo or park. Zookeepers feed the animals, clean the animals, and work to keep the animals healthy.

Skills of a ZookeeperSkills of a zookeeper are to be observant, havestrong communication skills, be physically fit,and have a love for all animals.

Education of a ZookeeperYou need an associate degree, but it would bebest to have a bachelors degree. One of thetop schools that offer these degrees is TheUniversity of Florida. Courses that arepreferred are training in animalscience, zoology, conservationbiology, wildlife management, or animalsbehavior.

Daily activities of a ZookeeperDaily activities of a zookeeper arechecking on the animals’food, cleaning some of the animalsthat need to be cleaned, andcleaning out the cages of theanimals. Zookeepers work 40 hoursor more a week. The salary of azookeeper is $28,000 – $49,000 peryear.

What you can do to become a Zookeeper earlyWhat you can do to be ready early for being azookeeper is volunteer at a pet shop or pet store.You can even animal sit for yourfamily, friends, and neighbors, not just dogs, butcats, birds, turtles, etc. Remember have fun whileyour doing it.

Why I want to be a zookeeperI would like to be a zookeeper because I lovebeing with animals and love to take care ofthem. I would get my bachelors degree eventhough you don’t need it, then I would go offto find a job as a zookeeper. I mostly wantthis career because I love being with animalsand taking care of them. I am a good fit forthis career because of my love of animals.

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