KEEPER CONFIDENTIAL
What does a typical day look like for a Zoo Keeper? They start off their shift early – picking up poop, cleaning water bowls, spraying down exhibits, checking fences, gates…
2019 ZOO KEEPER OLYMPICS
There’s no doubt that some of the requirements to be a Zoo Keeper include physical fitness and wit. It is mandatory for Keepers to be on their feet most of…
TRAINING MAKES VET VISITS EASIER
Just as humans visit their doctors for routine check-ups, animals at the Virginia Zoo are also visited by their doctor, or veterinarian Dr. Colleen Clabbers. To prepare for routine check-ups,…
KEEPER CONFIDENTIAL – Dennis
We’re half way through National Keeper Week, but still celebrating! Our Keepers spend most of their time with the animals or talking about the animals with visitors, so our Keeper…
KEEPER CONFIDENTIAL | BETHANY
It’s National Zoo Keeper Week, a week to honor our dedicated animal care staff who work day in and day out through the blistering heat, frigid cold, soaking downpours and…
KEEPER CONFIDENTIAL | JOHN
MEET JOHN. ZOO KEEPER, HERPETOLOGY (REPTILE + AMPHIBIAN) Q1. Why did you choose to become a Zoo Keeper? A1. I wanted to put my Biological Sciences degree to use. Zookeeping seemed like…