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.

Alternative Labels

animal care worker

aquarist

zoo animal care professional

zoo animal caretaker

zoo animal keeper

zoo attendant

zoo caretaker

zoo keeper

zookeeper & tour guide

zookeeper and tour guide

zoo presenter & animal keeper

zoo presenter and animal keeper

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

administer drugs to facilitate breeding administer treatment to animals 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

Essential Knowledge

animal evolution animal nutrition animal welfare applied zoology signs of animal illness

Optional Skills and Competences

conduct ecological research design training programmes for animals educate people about nature groom animals speak about your work in public train livestock and captive animals

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f7066fc0-5f2f-43a9-bd35-a99e6119490d

Status

released

Occupations

zookeeper

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI