Will “Zookeeper” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

Job Description

Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise care for pets and other nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks.

Job Details

• The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 39-2021.00
• The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 24,420.00
• The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 11.00
• Currently, there are 187,360 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Nonfarm Animal Caretakers”.

Also Known As…

• Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
• Pet Stylist
• Pet Groomer
• Kennel Technician
• Kennel Manager
• Kennel Attendant
• Groomer
• Dog Groomer
• Aquarist
• Animal Care Technician
• Animal Care Giver (ACG)
• Zoo Keeper
• Zoo Caretaker
• Wildlife Rehabilitator
• Wild Animal Caretaker
• Walker
• Veterinary Technician
• Stock Feeder
• Stable Helper
• Stable Hand
• Stable Cleaner
• Stable Attendant
• Ringman
• Reptile Keeper
• Poundmaster
• Pound Keeper
• Pound Attendant
• Plater
• Pet Sitter
• Pet Resort Concierge
• Pet Feeder
• Pet Caretaker
• Pet Care Worker
• Pet Care Associate
• Pet Care Assistant
• Pet Adoption Counselor
• Parakeet Raiser
• Nonfarm Animal Caretaker
• Natural Science Curator
• Monkey Keeper
• Mobile Pet Groomer
• Mice Raiser
• Lead Pony Rider
• Kennel Worker
• Kennel Supervisor
• Kennel Operator
• Kennel Keeper
• Kennel Helper
• Kennel Assistant
• Kennel Aide
• Keeper
• Hot Walker
• Hostler
• Horseshoer
• Horse Shoer
• Horse Rider
• Horse Groomer
• Horse Exerciser
• Herpetologist
• Grooming Assistant
• Farrier
• Doggy Daycare Activities Director
• Dog Walker
• Dog Sitter
• Dog Raiser
• Dog Pound Attendant
• Dog or Animal Sitter
• Dog Hair Clipper
• Dog Boarder
• Dog Beautician
• Dog Bather
• Dog Barber
• Cat, Dog, or Other Pet Groomer
• Cat Sitter
• Cat and Dog Bather
• Caretaker
• Care Taker
• Canary Raiser
• Bird Tender
• Bird Raiser
• Bather
• Aviculturist
• Aquarium Tank Attendant
• Animal Sitter
• Animal Shelter Worker
• Animal Rehabilitator
• Animal Nursery Worker
• Animal Laboratory Helper
• Animal Keeper
• Animal Health Technician
• Animal Handler
• Animal Groomer
• Animal Feeder
• Animal Daycare Provider
• Animal Control Officer
• Animal Caretaker
• Animal Caregiver
• Animal Care Taker
• Animal Care Service Worker

Tasks for “Zookeeper”

• Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
• Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
• Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
• Sell pet food and supplies.
• Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
• Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
• Train animals to perform certain tasks.
• Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
• Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
• Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
• Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
• Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
• Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
• Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
• Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
• Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
• Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
• Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
• Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
• Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
• Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.

Related Technology & Tools

• Siphon hoses
• Inflatable rubber motor boats
• Animal muzzles
• Pressure sprayers
• Wheeled forklifts
• Animal cages
• Stepladders
• Carbonate hardness test kits
• Aquarium heaters
• Slicker brushes
• Scissor lifts
• Underwater cameras
• Binocular light compound microscopes
• Pin brushes
• Algae scrapers
• Fish tanks
• Animal handling sleeves
• pH testers
• Animal nail grinders
• Animal clippers
• Mat breakers
• Cordless animal trimmers
• Cat grooming bags
• Animal crates
• Coat strippers
• Spear guns
• Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
• Grooming shears
• Hydraulic bucket lifts
• Scaffolding
• Protein skimmers
• Ammonia test kits
• General hardness GH test kits
• Grooming rakes
• Handheld digital refractometers
• Animal nail clippers
• Grooming combs
• Blow dryers
• Aquarium pumps
• Shedding blades
• Pet bathing brushes
• Animal nail files
• Air purifying respirators
• Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
• Nitrite test kits
• Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
• Benchtop electronic toploading balances
• Slings
• Aquarium filters
• Personal computers
• Animal harnesses
• Aquarium lighting
• Animal handling gloves
• Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
• pH test kits
• Aquarium tongs
• Nitrate test kits
• Grooming tables
• Eye droppers

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