zookeeper

noun

zoo·​keep·​er ˈzü-ˌkē-pər 

: one who maintains or cares for animals in a zoo

Examples of zookeeper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Suspecting heat problem, zookeepers provided ventilation and a water sprinkler to cool her down. — Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026

Like a proud zookeeper showing off the rarest specimen in his collection, Corsini rarely tries the same trick twice. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026

On July 23, the zookeeper shared a new Instagram video featuring her husband and daughter. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 24 July 2026

Next, the conservationist and zookeeper discussed their physical appearances. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for zookeeper

• beekeeper
• bookkeeper
• doorkeeper
• gamekeeper
• gatekeeper
• goalkeeper
• housekeeper
• innkeeper
• minesweeper
• peacekeeper
• shopkeeper
• storekeeper

Kids Definition

zookeeper

noun

zoo·​keep·​er -ˌkē-pər 

: a person who keeps or cares for animals in a zoo