Reference: D004
FAQ Category: Zoo Keeper
Will I need any other specialist skills to be a keeper?
- Zoo Keeping Certificate or a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent zookeeping experience.
- Experience in the captive husbandry and management of Australian Animals and/or Birds and/or primates and/or exotic animals in a zoo or similar environment.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Work Safety issues associated with a zoo environment or similar and with working with animals.
- An excellent ability to express ideas and information effectively both verbally and in writing, including public speaking and observing and reporting animal behaviour.
- Excellent planning and coordination skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to work with others in a small team and with limited supervision.It is also desirable that they have a knowledge of animals, their biology and major ecological threats.
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