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Clarissa Rodriguez - Agricultural Careers
Clarissa Rodriguez - Agricultural Careers
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By: Clarissa Rodriguez
What is a zookeeper /
description
A zookeeper is an animal attendant
employed in a zoo. Sometimes referred to as
animal keeper is someone who manages zoo
animal that are kept in captivity for conservation
or to be displayed to the public. This job consist
of caring for animals and their habitat that they
live in. With the responsibility of feeding and
caring for animals on the daily.
Jobs available
- There is jobs available under this career
- California
- more than 20 openings
Pros vs Cons
(What are some of the benefits (What are some of the
of the job?) drawbacks of the career?)
● surrounded by animals ● all day thing
● works outdoors ● put yourself in danger
● new experience everyday
● new skills ● wild animals
● responsibility ● getting dirty
● Unkown weather change
Schooling involved and Specific Schools
two specific schools you can get training at. (Where can you go to get a degree if you choose?)
- moorpark college, Moorpark CA college,
- Uc Davis
- San Diego
Work activities
common to the career
Animal care regarding
feeding, cleaning, caring,
and maintaining
Course description,
length of program,
training and
certification
S
T ER
AR - Spend time with - Leaving cages
ST IDE animals unattended
GU - Be outdoors most - Animals can be a
of the time danger
Become one
- Learn new skills - Mess can cause
of us
injuries