From zookeeper to zoo section leader
24 of the 32 essential skills of a zoo section leader are already essential for a zookeeper — about 75% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from zookeeper in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 24
- skills carry over
- 8
- would be new
- 75%
- of the target job covered
- 32
- essential skills of a zoo section leader
What a zoo section leader does
Zoo section leaders are responsible for managing and leading a team of zoo keepers. They will carry out daily care and management of animals as well as, in cooperation with colleagues, long term management and organisation of the species and exhibits in their section. They are also accountable for various aspects of staff management for the keepers in their section. Depending on the size of the zoo and animal section they may have additional responsibility for appointing staff and budgeting.
What carries over
24 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- administer drugs to facilitate breeding
- administer treatment to animals
- 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
- 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
What would be new
8 skillsEssential for a zoo section leader and not for a zookeeper. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
Other moves from zookeeper
2 roles- poultry breeder14 skills in common
- sheep breeder14 skills in common
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How far are you from being a zoo section leader?
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