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The two wolves who attacked two women zookeepers Wednesday morning at the Washington Park Zoo in Michigan City likely overreacted because another wolf in their pack had died.
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Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
In a city best known for politics and international relations, perhaps the greatest ambassadors of all are the famous giant pandas, cared for by zookeepers like Mariel Lally.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
In an interview with PEOPLE in 2019, Terri recalled first being introduced to the charismatic zookeeper who would capture her heart.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Her zookeeper, Helen Chu, said Margo’s sassy attitude doesn’t bleed into training sessions.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
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Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
In a city best known for politics and international relations, perhaps the greatest ambassadors of all are the famous giant pandas, cared for by zookeepers like Mariel Lally.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
In an interview with PEOPLE in 2019, Terri recalled first being introduced to the charismatic zookeeper who would capture her heart.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Her zookeeper, Helen Chu, said Margo’s sassy attitude doesn’t bleed into training sessions.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
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“Zookeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zookeeper. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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zookeeper
noun
zoo·keep·er
-ˌkē-pər 
: a person who keeps or cares for animals in a zoo
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