Zoo Keeper

This is a video showing a day in the life of a zoo keeper. Most people are under the impression that zoo keepers work in the background making sure everything runs smoothly in a zoo or wildlife centre. Whilst this is true to an extent there is also much more to being a zoo keeper like interacting with the public and focusing efforts on the continuing conservation of multiple animal species.
This is Mark and he is one of the keepers at the Cotswold wildlife park. He has done many years of conservation training and studied an environmental conservation course achieving a national diploma. He then explains how his passion for conservation and animals drove him to further his education and gain an honours degree.
Mark explains the details of feeding the variety of animals around the wildlife park and discusses the importance of the animals getting the correct nutrition on a daily basis. He also talks about his role in conservation and how a modern day zoo keeper needs a scientific background rather than just a love for animals.
Studying an environmental conservation course is a great way to kick start your career as a zoo keeper. Conservation courses are available at institutions such as East Durham College. East Durham College offers a wide range of conservation courses and offers a variety of qualifications. If you are interested in some environmental conservation training then feel free to visit our website!
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[@RojVentura2]

@suiteangel45 you most probably have to pay them as they have to have some one keep and eye on you and make sure you are safe,its for the experience so you can see what it's really about.

[@AMAZINGANIMALNETWORK]

Definitely a need for more help out there on how to get into this field!

[@JackassJunior627]

I wish they would do a video on the trouble zookeepers go through to ensure the public don't stress our animals. This included knowing when not to interact with the animals, how when we say don't do that it doesn't mean we are here to spoil your day, and also why we at times care more about the animals health and welfare than if you and your family are having a good time.

[@Powerranger-le4up]

The keepers usually rely on the volunteers to let people know not to do that. As a zoo volunteer myself, I've had to calm down a couple kids at the outdoor gorilla enclosure because they were banging on the glass. Usually what I do is tell them that while I do like their enthusiasm, this is also our animals' home and the gorilla consider it an act of aggression if you bang on the glass.

[@JackassJunior627]

Powerranger6342 I understand that I too am a zoo volunteer, but to some people that's not enough to give authority if that makes sense. The enclosures I usually cover are walkthrough, and while the animals are small (say lemurs being on of them) they can still cause some damage to a human being, especially a child, when threatened.

[@ghayath2011]

Time must really fly by when you're having fun

[@eastdurhamcollegeEDC]

ghayath2011 Tempus fugit :)

[@Scottstation222]

Oddly satisfying

[@animal9lover9]

What st

[@carlennabenner9335]

does animals getting know zookeeper?

[@lpsfelix5234]

This video is really inspiring :)