Want to learn more about animal-related careers?  Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for detailed information about careers working with animals. 

Keeper Interviews

Because Denver Zoo is flooded each year with keeper interview requests for students, we have conducted and recorded some keeper interviews ourselves.  Click on the links below to learn what it would be like to follow the career path of a zookeeper!

• What does a Denver Zoo vet do? 
• How does Denver Zoo feed all those animals?
• How do Denver Zoo keepers keep animals mentally and physically active?
• What types of things does a conservation biologist do?

• Rhinoceros keeper
• Bird keeper
• Carnivore keeper 
• Tropical Discovery keeper

Keeper Experience (Job Shadowing)

Looking for a more hands-on experience as a zookeeper?  Check out our Keeper Experience!

Come to our Career Panels for a chance to hear from a variety of zoo staff about their experiences.

Also, be sure to check out our teen volunteer program for teens interested in pursuing animal-related careers!

Return to Teen Programs page