Zoo Keeper Aide

Zoo Keeper Aide appears in these 6 tasks that map what a typical shift actually contains. Expect clear steps, quick decision points and the resources newcomers need. Each one shows where we found it, and comes with an AI prompt you can copy and use straight away.

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The work, task by task

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Feed animals with appropriate diets

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Feed the gorillas their morning ration — 8 kg of mixed greens, 6 bananas, and the vitamin pellets in the…
Feed the gorillas their morning ration — 8 kg of mixed greens, 6 bananas, and the vitamin pellets in the sealed tub — record portions and any refusals on the keeper log before 10:00 and note if any animal bolts food.
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Clean animal enclosures and habitats

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Clean the otter exhibit: remove debris from the pool, scrub and rinse the rock ledges, replace soiled straw,…
Clean the otter exhibit: remove debris from the pool, scrub and rinse the rock ledges, replace soiled straw, hose down viewing glass, and check drains are clear; complete the enclosure checklist and report any damage to maintenance by shift end.
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Observe animal behaviors and health

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Spend the 30-minute observation period with the snow leopards, logging activity, appetite, gait, respiratory…
Spend the 30-minute observation period with the snow leopards, logging activity, appetite, gait, respiratory rate and any abnormal posture or discharge on the health sheet, and flag concerns to the senior keeper immediately.
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Assist with animal enrichment activities

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Run the afternoon enrichment for the parrots: hide foraging cups with seed, introduce the new puzzle box for…
Run the afternoon enrichment for the parrots: hide foraging cups with seed, introduce the new puzzle box for ten minutes, supervise interactions, note which birds engage and how long, then tidy up and brief the avian lead on outcomes.
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Maintain cleanliness of animal areas

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Tidy all public-facing animal areas before opening: sweep pathways, empty bins, disinfect handrails, top up…
Tidy all public-facing animal areas before opening: sweep pathways, empty bins, disinfect handrails, top up grit in walkways, and inspect signage for cleanliness so guests see a safe, well-kept environment at 09:30 opening.
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Monitor animals for signs of illness or injury

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Monitor the meerkat mob for two hours, checking for limping, swelling, lethargy, coughing or abnormal stool,…
Monitor the meerkat mob for two hours, checking for limping, swelling, lethargy, coughing or abnormal stool, photograph any wounds, log findings with timestamps, and escalate urgent issues to the vet tech without delay.
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