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Fort Worth Zoo To prevent the chick from imprinting on humans, zookeepers used reflective shields, protective clothing and even an adult eagle puppet during feedings to mimic natural conditions and reinforce species-specific behaviors.
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Sergio Candido, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Given the bird was born to first-time parents, zookeepers have hand-reared the chick with around-the-clock care.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
The zoo also asks guests to not livestream video of the monkey enclosure or take photos or videos of zookeepers working.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
About a month ago, the 2026 Toast to Conservation Gala attendees, including wildlife conservationist and Australian zookeeper Robert Irwin, got an exclusive first look at the Manatee River Habitat.
—Ashley Ferrer, Florida Times-Union, 4 Mar. 2026
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Sergio Candido, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Given the bird was born to first-time parents, zookeepers have hand-reared the chick with around-the-clock care.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
The zoo also asks guests to not livestream video of the monkey enclosure or take photos or videos of zookeepers working.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
About a month ago, the 2026 Toast to Conservation Gala attendees, including wildlife conservationist and Australian zookeeper Robert Irwin, got an exclusive first look at the Manatee River Habitat.
—Ashley Ferrer, Florida Times-Union, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Zookeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zookeeper. Accessed 29 Mar. 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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