What does a zookeeper do?

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Have you ever been to the zoo? Have you ever wondered who takes care of all those animals? Zookeepers are the people who do the day to day work of feeding and cleaning the animals. They also take care of the area where the animals live. Zookeepers prepare the food and feed the animals, clean their areas of waste, make repairs, and help provide a happy home for our animal friends!
 
This is a tough, physically demanding job that requires the zookeeper to be very understanding and responsive to the animals. It is up to the zookeeper to make sure that the animals seem healthy and happy, and if not, they need to bring in the veterinarian. They must keep very accurate records for each animal, and sometimes give talks and answer questions for visitors.

This is not a job where people typically make a lot of money, so the people who work as zookeepers must really have a passion for their job. Many zookeepers have a degree in biology or animal science and have spent years working or volunteering with animals before starting this profession.