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One of the occupations I have been considering is zookeeping. Zookeepers are animal caretakers and protectors. They also interact with people teaching about the animals. They are apart in saving endangered animals. I want to be a zookeeper because I love animals. I want to be able to learn and protect all the creatures of the world just as a zookeeper does. I would love to work at the Chicago Zoological Society. The Chicago Zoological Society is better known as Brookfield Zoo. Brookfield Zoo is a place I grew up going to. I think Brookfield Zoo is an outstanding zoo that forms a child's respect for marvelous creatures. "Our mission here at Brookfield Zoo is to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature" (Howes Fall 1). I want to be apart of an institution of this magnitude. "Keepers serve as the first line of public relations for their institutions. Interactions with visitors help to increase the public's awareness for the important role of zoos in wildlife conservation" (AAZK 1).
A zookeeper "provides entertaining, educational programs for zoo visitors, brings various animals on stage and does informal presentations to educate the public about the animals; creates new animal behaviors for shows; trains animals; writes scripts for shows; prepares animal's meals; cleans cages, stalls and food dishes; trains others in the proper handling techniques for various animals" (Vocational Biographies Inc. E-1-13).
The basic tasks for a keeper depend on the animal or area you are working in. Most likely the tasks are to take care of the animals, observe them, and care for their exhibit. I have seen this first hand. I work in the admissions department at Brookfield Zoo and I have seen the keepers clean up animal waste. I have seen them stand around observing the animals. The keepers are the ones to notice if the animal seems to be eating differently. They notice if an animal is sick or if an animal's behavior has changed. They try and...