zookeeper
Americannoun
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Origin of zookeeper
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The person can then be seen being led out by a zookeeper.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Everything begins to change for Camille when a new zookeeper, Sailor, arrives on the island.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025
“She’s become a bit of a national treasure,” one zookeeper said.
From Salon • Jul. 13, 2025
The university students' union leader, Abbas Akinremi, told Nigeria's Vanguard newspaper that the attack was caused by "human error" after the zookeeper had forgotten to lock the door after feeding.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2024
“He’s a zookeeper threatened with death. Why would he lie?”
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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