zookeeper
noun
a person who feeds and tends animals in a zoo.
zookeeping
-
a word derived from
zookeeper.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
They say it has a long history of dysfunction and substandard conditions that won’t improve under employees with little prior zookeeping experience or clear plan to pay for the animals’ care.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
The two-year program prepares graduates for careers in a variety of fields, from zookeeping to Hollywood animal training, wildlife conservation and even pest abatement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2025
"Then I saw a Chester zookeeping apprenticeship listed and thought: 'Oh my god, that's my dream, it's something I've always wanted to do.'"
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2025
And he knew there were Black kids like him out there, wondering if they had a place in the world of zookeeping.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 18, 2021
Getting animals used to the presence of humans is at the heart of the art and science of zookeeping.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
