zookeeper
Zookeepers manage animals that are kept in captivity for conservation, education, research and/or to be displayed to the public. They are usually responsible for the feeding and the daily care and welfare of the animals. As a part of their routine, zookeepers clean the exhibits and report possible health problems. They may also be involved in particular scientific research or public education, such as conducting guided tours and answering questions.
Also called: zoo presenter and animal keeper, aquarist, zoo animal caretaker, zoo keeper, zoo animal keeper, zookeeper and tour guide, zoo animal care professional, zoo attendant
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- essential skills
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- optional skills
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- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- poultry breederWhat changes?14 skills in common
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Essential skills
27- administer drugs to facilitate breeding
- administer treatment to animals
- animal evolution
- animal nutrition
- animal welfare
- applied zoology
- apply animal hygiene practices
- assess animal behaviour
- assess animal nutrition
- assess environment of animals
- assess management of animals
- assist in general veterinary medical procedures
- assist in transportation of animals
- breed reptiles
- care for juvenile animals
- control animal movement
- follow zoo safety precautions
- maintain animal accommodation hygienic
- maintain equipment
- maintain professional records
- manage animal biosecurity
- monitor the welfare of animals
- promote animal welfare
- provide an enriching environment for animals
- provide first aid to animals
- provide nutrition to animals
- signs of animal illness
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