Job Outlook
Because zoo animals require care and maintenance for every day of the year, keepers' schedules include working weekends and holidays; so keepers work on a rota to cover all periods.
The qualifications and salary of zookeepers both vary widely. A junior keeper in a small zoo may have no qualifications other than an affinity for the job, while a senior keeper in a large zoo would probably have both a relevant academic degree and extensive experience.
Before looking too deep into a potential job as a zoo keeper make sure that it’s something you love to do due to the fact that the average zookeeper makes approximately $14.00 an hour and advances are few and far between. Some of the Job advancements available are senior keeper, assistant head keeper, head keeper, or assistant curator. With additional education zookeepers may become curators, veterinarians, or zoologists. A zookeeper may also advance by moving to a larger zoo. The number of zoos in the United States is not expected to increase greatly in the near future, so stiff competition will exist for all zoo positions.
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