Dave Bradshaw transferring an octopus to a tank
Zookeepers/zoo managers care for animals in zoos, wildlife parks or aquariums. Zoo managers also do administrative tasks and oversee the running of their zoo.
He whakamārama
Ko tā te kaiwhakahaere ngū mahi ko te manaaki i ngā kararehe kei roto i ngā ngū (rāwhi whakaaturanga), ki ngā pāka mohoao me ngā kauranga ika. He mahi tari hoki tā te kaiwhakahaere ngū me te ārahi i ngā mahi whakahaere o te ngū.
Entry Requirements
No specific requirements are needed to become a zookeeper, but experience working with captive animals is preferred and a Certificate in Captive Wild Animals from Unitec is recommended.
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Paul Rushworth manages a wildlife reserve where the residents include Kune Kune pigs, kea, kiwi, two chimpanzees and an ostrich named Bubbles, so it's no surprise he's kept busy.
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Pay
Pay for zookeepers/zoo managers varies depending on location, experience, and the type of zoo they work at.
Job Outlook
Opportunities for zookeepers and zoo managers in New Zealand are limited.
