It’s #NationalZooKeeperWeek! We may not be a zoo, but our Avian Care Specialists and Volunteers work hard every day caring for wild animals. Help us celebrate them, drop a thank you or share your favorite visit memory! 🦅 #ThankYouKeepers #WildlifeHeroes
Christmas came early for our zookeepers during #NationalZookeeperWeek with a festive “Christmas in July” themed lunch. They were the first guests in our new Reflections Event Hall & Terrace.
Hats off to our keepers! Let’s show them some 💚 in the comments.
Meet Keeper Erica for #NationalZookeeperWeek! 🦉 For 13 years, Erica has been caring for the amazing animals at Wild Wonders. From training Apollo to fly to a scale for his weigh-ins to building an incredible bond with our tamanduas, Erica’s passion for wildlife shines through in everything she does.
Meet Keeper Caroline! 🐾 This #NationalZookeeperWeek, we’re spotlighting Caroline, who cares for some of our most iconic carnivores, from wolves and bears to bobcats and cougars. 🐻 She’s passionate about wildlife conservation, helping under-socialized animals thrive, and sharing cool facts.
A #ThrowbackThursday post for #NationalZooKeeperWeek! We're throwing it back to 2023 with AIP grad Nicole Powell '21 who described her animal care role at the Museum of Life and Science as an "adventure." She can often be found walking Lightning the donkey. Shout out to all the keepers out there!
Our zookeepers wear their love for wildlife on their sleeves …literally! 🐒🎨🖋️ #NationalZookeeperWeek
Tattooing has been practiced for thousands of years, and this powerful, artistic form of self-expression and celebration is alive and well today. In order of appearance, we’d like to spotlight:
🐠 Meet Aquarist Megan! This #NationalZookeeperWeek, we’re diving behind the scenes with Megan, who cares for the incredible animals in our Pacific Seas and Tropical Reef Aquariums.
🎉 To celebrate #NationalZookeeperWeek, we’re spotlighting the care our animals receive every day! 🐢 Join aquarist Brian behind the scenes as our rescued Loggerhead #SeaTurtle gets her annual checkup — shell scrub, measurements & more!
🐾 Meet Keeper Wendi! 🦉 This #NationalZookeeperWeek, we’re celebrating Wendi, who cares for the incredible animals in our Woodlands, Cheney, and Bird habitats. From mentoring interns to connecting with a golden eagle through training, Wendi brings compassion, curiosity, and humor to every wild day.🌲
🐻 Meet Keeper Haley! 👋
This #NationalZookeeperWeek, we’re spotlighting Haley, a dedicated carnivore keeper, who cares for our bears, wolves, and big cats, and is passionate about helping people understand these often-feared animals.
Meet Keeper Dana! 👋
For #NationalZookeeperWeek, we went behind the scenes with Dana, a passionate Kids’ Zone keeper. From reptiles to kookaburras, she’s cared for over 200 species in her 15-year career!
This #NationalZookeeperWeek, we’re spotlighting Deanna, who cares for the incredible animals in our Free-Roaming Area. From building trust with Trillium the trumpeter swan to sharing her love for mountain goats and moose, Deanna brings heart and dedication to everything she does.
This week is #NationalZooKeeperWeek. 🦁 🐅 🐻
🔗 Celebrate the hard work and dedication of these important workers who care for the animals we love with our #freeprintable #activityworksheet: http://dlvr.it/TM2Sh0
Please join us in saying a huge thank you to our wonderful keepers for taking care of the creatures that call Longleat home, both big and small! We are incredibly grateful for their hard work every single day, not just during #NationalZookeeperWeek 🧡
It is, well, has been, #NationalZooKeeperWeek
I know right, you're like "why the hell didn't someone tell me earlier, I could've planned something?!" 🤷♂️
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Zookeeper weighing a porcupine.
Zookeeper smiling at camera.
Zookeeper spraying perfume on a rock in a tiger's zoo habitat.
Zookeeper holding a thistle taller than him.
#NationalZookeeperWeek continues! Zookeepers don’t just care for animals, they also lead #conservation efforts & inspire the public to protect #wildlife 🌿
Zookeeper giving a talk while a European eagle owl looks at her.
Two zookeepers training a red panda in her zoo habitat.
Zookeeper in front of a group of capybaras in a zoo.
Zookeeper next to three ring-tailed lemurs in their zoo habitat.
Happy #NationalZookeeperWeek! Did you know that zookeepers work tirelessly every day feeding, enriching and monitoring #animals’ health to keep them thriving? 🐾
A zoo keeper looking at a beaver outside
They’re all keepers in our book. Happy #NationalZooKeeperWeek!
