zookeeper
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"It's clear who won!" one zookeeper exclaimed excitedly.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
“It’s not as messy as ‘Tiger King’ was,” said Josh Webb, a zookeeper there from April to November of 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The zookeeper and the actor set off sparks, winning the relay against Earle and Season 33 champ Joey Graziadei of “The Bachelor” fame.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025
“She’s become a bit of a national treasure,” one zookeeper said.
From Salon • Jul. 13, 2025
Maniac had at last gone to tell someone, the zookeeper, and from then on he pretty much stayed out of the way.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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