how does one become a zookeeper, and what is their average income?

Answer 1

In zoos, animal care and service workers, called keepers, prepare the diets and clean the enclosures of animals, and sometimes assist in raising them when they are very young. They watch for any signs of illness or injury, monitor eating patterns or any changes in behavior, and record their observations. Keepers also may answer questions and ensure that the visiting public behaves responsibly toward the exhibited animals. Depending on the zoo, keepers may be assigned to work with a broad group of animals such as mammals, birds, or reptiles, or they may work with a limited collection of animals such as primates, large cats, or small mammals.

Some zoological parks may require their caretakers to have a bachelor’s degree in biology, animal science, or a related field. Most require experience with animals, preferably as a volunteer or paid keeper in a zoo. Zookeepers may advance to senior keeper, assistant head keeper, head keeper, and assistant curator, but very few openings occur, especially for the higher level positions.

Earnings are relatively low. Median hourly earnings of nonfarm animal caretakers were $8.39 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $7.16 and $10.50. The bottom 10 percent earned less than $6.17, and the top 10 percent earned more than $13.66. Median hourly earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of nonfarm animal caretakers in May 2004 were:

Spectator sports $8.48
Other personal services 8.47
Social advocacy organizations 8.15
Other miscellaneous store retailers 7.95
Other professional, scientific, and technical services 7.86

Median hourly earnings of animal trainers were $10.60 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $8.10 and $15.23. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $7.07, and the top 10 percent earned more than $20.62.

Answer 2

Nowadays most zoos do require a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology, or related topic. The pay range can vary greatly depending on where you live. The Los Angeles, San Diego, and Disneys Animal kingdom are some of the highest paying zoos around. You should try and get some hands on experience by volunteering at your local zoo.

Answer 3

to be a zookeeper, you need to know a little science and math

Answer 4

so i actually work at a zoo WHOOPEEE
easy way
go to the zoo and see what the credentials are
that will help and if you think youve got the credentials just go talk to them
you have to work
but you can do it
easiest way is just contact your local zoo and theyll help you through the process

GOOD LUCK

Answer 5

Study Zoology $48,000 - $73,000.

Answer 6

the straight poop is that the pay is small but the elephants are big tippers