I am in college to be a zookeeper. I love animals and I want to take care of them, regardless of the pay. But I haven't yet been able to even find out what the pay IS. I am not going in to zookeeping for the money, but am just curious as to what the salary is.
2007-03-06 07:06:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado starts keepers at minimum.
If they paid more to get qualified people like you are soon to be, perhaps CMZ could improve they're reputation -- now they have careless keepers and shoddy animal husbandry.
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2007-03-06 07:13:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.girlpower.gov/girlarea/general/job.htm
Salary: Zookeeper's salaries range from minimum wage to over $30,000 a year. A zookeeper's earnings are dependent on the location of the zoo and the position being offered. Most zoos in major metropolitan areas will pay higher than zoos in rural areas.
2007-03-06 07:09:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the first 3 responders have given tremendous solutions, yet as to danger I agree extra with Kate B. Truck drivers, miners, and thousands of alternative jobs are extra risky than zookeeper. Zoos have intently stepped ahead protection protocols to stay away from damage and zookeepers artwork in a extra managed ecosystem than truckers. The keeper is one hundred cases extra likely to be injured on a thanks to artwork than at artwork.
2016-11-28 02:27:24 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$25,000-$35,000 per year. ...
2007-03-06 07:11:34 · answer #4 · answered by landenjms 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋