Zookeepers do physical work and need to be in good health. Many zookeepers work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays, because animals must be fed and cared for day and night. Zookeepers is a specialty occupation of Animal Caretakers. For more information on Zookeepers, see the occupational statement for Animal Caretakers. Zookeepers is in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Career Cluster.
Wages vary according to training and experience.
Entry level wages may be lower. Starting wage is unavailable at this time. Outlook Indiana Outlook Zookeepers were included in the larger occupational group of animal caretakers. There were 1,020 people employed in this group in Indiana in 1996. Number of jobs expected per year is unavailable at this time.