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Definition of zookeeper
: one who maintains or cares for animals in a zoo
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Zookeepers recently captured a behind-the-scenes video of Zola having an absolute blast in a small pool.
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Zookeepers were awake all night Wednesday into Thursday awaiting the calf’s arrival.
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The zookeeper, Rosa King, 34, had worked there for 14 years.
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The data showed interest in careers was literally all over the map, including top searches for: president (Texas and Oklahoma); zookeeper, (West Virginia); YouTube star (Ohio); bus driver (Mississippi); lion tamer (Louisiana); and ninja (Virginia).
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Police said a tiger killed a female zookeeper Monday at Hamerton Zoo Park 80 miles north of London.
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The identity of the zookeeper has not been released.
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In April, zookeepers at Hogle Zoo announced that their longtime resident polar bear, a 19-year-old male named Rizzo, had died.
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Activities Sunday will include zookeeper talks focusing on zoo animal mothers and a scavenger hunt.
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First Known Use of zookeeper
1924
ZOOKEEPER Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of zookeeper for English Language Learners
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: a person who takes care of the animals in a zoo
ZOOKEEPER Defined for Kids
zookeeper
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zoo·keep·er
\ˈzü-ˌkē-pər\
Definition of zookeeper for Students
: a person who cares for animals in a zoo
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