Zookeeper: meaning, definitions and examples
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zookeeper
[ ˈzuːˌkiː.pər ]
animal care
A zookeeper is a person who manages the care of animals in a zoo. This includes feeding, cleaning, and ensuring the animals are healthy and safe. Zookeepers also educate the public about the animals in their care.
Synonyms
animal attendant, animal caretaker, wildlife keeper
Examples of usage
- The zookeeper fed the lions at noon.
- She has worked as a zookeeper for over five years.
- The zookeeper conducted a tour for the visiting school kids.
Translations
Translations of the word "zookeeper" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tratador de animais
🇮🇳 चिड़ियाघर का रखवाला
🇩🇪 Tierpfleger
🇮🇩 penjaga kebun binatang
🇺🇦 доглядач тварин
🇵🇱 opiekun zwierząt
🇯🇵 動物園の飼育員
🇫🇷 soigneur animalier
🇪🇸 cuidador de animales
🇹🇷 hayvan bakıcısı
🇰🇷 동물원 사육사
🇸🇦 مربي حيوانات
🇨🇿 ošetřovatel zvířat
🇸🇰 ošetrovateľ zvierat
🇨🇳 动物园管理员
🇸🇮 oskrbnik živali
🇮🇸 dýravörður
🇰🇿 жануарларды күтуші
🇬🇪 ცხოველების მოვამზადებელი
🇦🇿 heyvan baxıcısı
🇲🇽 cuidador de animales
Etymology
The term 'zookeeper' combines 'zoo' and 'keeper', with 'zoo' originating from the Greek word 'zoon', which means 'animal'. The term zoo was commonly used in the 19th century when zoological parks began to grow in popularity, particularly with the establishment of the London Zoo in 1828. It was during this period that the profession of zookeeper emerged, as the need for trained individuals to manage animal care and educational outreach became apparent. The role has since evolved, including broader responsibilities such as animal nutrition, conservation efforts, and engaging with the public concerning wildlife and conservation issues.