Zookeeper
Code 5164.1.3
Zookeepers manage animals that are kept in captivity for conservation, education, research and/or to be displayed to the public. They are usually responsible for the feeding and the daily care and welfare of the animals. As a part of their routine, zookeepers clean the exhibits and report possible health problems. They may also be involved in particular scientific research or public education, such as conducting guided tours and answering questions.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- animal nutrition
- animal welfare
- animal evolution
- signs of animal illness
- applied zoology
Skills and competences
- administer drugs to facilitate breeding
- administer treatment to animals
- apply animal hygiene practices
- assist in transportation of animals
- assist in general veterinary medical procedures
- control animal movement
- care for juvenile animals
- follow zoo safety precautions
- dar oportunidades a los animales para que manifiesten su comportamiento natural
- provide an enriching environment for animals
- maintain animal accommodation hygienic
- assess management of animals
- assess animal nutrition
- maintain equipment
- provide nutrition to animals
- monitor the welfare of animals
Transversal competences
- assess animal behaviour
- assess environment of animals
- manage animal biosecurity
- maintain professional records
- provide first aid to animals
- promote animal welfare
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences