It’s National Zookeeper Week and Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden would like to recognize the efforts of the Zookeepers on staff. Zookeepers are responsible for the daily care of the zoo’s animal collections. Zookeepers feed, water, clean and maintain the general health of the animals. They also strive to enrich the lives of the animals by training them and providing enrichment items (such as toys or puzzle feeders) to help keep their minds and bodies in tip-top shape. Animals need constant care, so Zookeepers work every day of the year (yes, even Christmas.) Zookeepers work closely with the veterinarian staff to monitor the animals and with the commissary staff to make sure the animals are eating a proper diet. The Zookeeper staff receives dedicated support from their fellow zoo employees to provide a great quality of life for the animals. Thank you Zookeepers for your tireless efforts!
Special Event:Â Want to learn more about the care of animals at Mesker Park Zoo? Or maybe your child who wants to work with animals when they grow-up? Then join AAKZ for a “Meet the Keeper” Open House on Saturday, July 27, 2013 from 11 am to 1 pm. This casual meet and greet, which will include animal encounters, will take place in the Discovery Center. Not only will attendees learn about what keepers do, they will also learn about important local and national conservation efforts and what they can do to support these efforts. Appropriate for all ages. Regular admission rates apply. Zoo Members are FREE.
