10 things you NEED to be a ZOOKEEPER

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 17 дек 2024

Комментарии •

  • @tomzookeeper
    @tomzookeeper  3 года назад +36

    Did you ever want to work with animals or be a zookeeper? let me know in the comments!!
    also check out this video of the animals playing in the snow! ruclips.net/video/YlJ5vg8TI4Q/видео.html

    • @jax7200
      @jax7200 3 года назад

      Yes, I would love to be a zookeeper

    • @annahurst9167
      @annahurst9167 3 года назад +2

      I want to change careers and I am drawn to animals but am I too old to start now at age 41?!

    • @tomzookeeper
      @tomzookeeper  3 года назад +6

      @@annahurst9167 NO! You are never to old!
      One of our Keepers, started working with animals in her 50s. So absolutely not to old just need an open mind and good work ethic. Start by volunteering somewhere first to know if it’s something you want to do, then go from there 😁😁

    • @annahurst9167
      @annahurst9167 3 года назад +2

      Thank you Tom that has given me hope x

    • @Beautybycassandra116
      @Beautybycassandra116 2 года назад

      i wanted to ask if vet techs can also be able to work as a zookeeper ?

  • @Riley05
    @Riley05 2 года назад +30

    I will be a zookeeper one day. I'll never give up, this seems like the dream Job for me

  • @Mox2006
    @Mox2006 2 года назад +122

    Hey I'm a teenager who loves animals and is hoping to get into an animal course in a few years time I decided to start my research now and get a head start so thank you for this video!

    • @jakesaquaticworld2669
      @jakesaquaticworld2669 Год назад +1

      Same!

    • @lewistobin1976
      @lewistobin1976 Год назад

      Me to

    • @Rubzterr
      @Rubzterr Год назад

      Same!!

    • @Benb1039
      @Benb1039 Год назад

      Same here

    • @Mox2006
      @Mox2006 Год назад +10

      Update I am now half way through my first year in my animal course i also have started volunteering in a animal sanctuary yet again thank you for this amazing video! ~

  • @globalwarmingawareness971
    @globalwarmingawareness971 2 года назад +27

    I’m planning on volunteering at a zoo or animal shelter ☺️

    • @netflix.edits.e
      @netflix.edits.e 2 месяца назад

      volunteering at a shelter is so much fun!!

  • @NathanJones-gq3sm
    @NathanJones-gq3sm 7 месяцев назад +4

    I am a big animal person and I studied the behaviours of turtles since I was 14. Now I work at the Essex County's Turtle Back Zoo and have been working with turtles for around 12 years or so.

  • @Sunny-hd4ds
    @Sunny-hd4ds 2 месяца назад +3

    I hope I respond to my own comment in a few years when I’ve completed school and am officially a zookeeper. This has become my life long dream overnight and I won’t stop until I’m there.

  • @Hirosdead
    @Hirosdead Год назад +8

    Yo, I'm 16 and from Austrlia. I recently started my Cert 2 animal care course in Tafe while still in school. So excited to get out in that field of work

    • @starbirds2464
      @starbirds2464 8 месяцев назад

      Same bro. Starting my cert 2 soon

    • @Grahamisthesword
      @Grahamisthesword 2 месяца назад

      That’s great! Probably best to finish high school though. If you aren’t already

  • @theofficialumbrellaacademy4616
    @theofficialumbrellaacademy4616 2 года назад +13

    I'm applying today to a zookeeper position. Your videos have been very informational and inspiring, thank you for this!!!

  • @joywilliams4203
    @joywilliams4203 Год назад +3

    Hey I love your video about zookeepers!!(awesome) I'm hoping one day I will become a zookeeper I looooove animals I'm an animal lover of all kind of species!!!

  • @kh2140
    @kh2140 3 года назад +6

    Great video. I've been considering going after a zoology degree so I can work with animals and maybe be a zoo keeper.

    • @Theworldiscomplex
      @Theworldiscomplex 11 месяцев назад

      You will probably need a degree that’s higher than a bachelor the field is also highly competitive sorry if you already knew

  • @pr_liveira8476
    @pr_liveira8476 16 дней назад

    thank you for helping me on my inglish presentation about my dream job👍

  • @lilangryknome
    @lilangryknome Год назад +2

    Thank you so much for this video, this has truly gotten me excited and hoping to become a zookeeper, I’m definitely that creative person and I’m hoping to find experience but need to do my A- levels first before taking a gap year to volunteer somewhere or apply for an apprenticeship in zookeeping 😭

  • @josshooley8221
    @josshooley8221 3 года назад +27

    Hey Zookeeper Tom - loving these videos, genuinely fun and educational. Going into animal care after 10 years in the Tech Industry (heading to college to get my smarts). Watching your videos to help with inspiration and tips. Any tips when applying for work experience? How can you stand out on your application?

    • @tomzookeeper
      @tomzookeeper  3 года назад +7

      Hey thanks so much really appreciate the comment! as for Tips biggest one is make it obvious you love animals and that working with them in the future is your end goal.
      Also make it obvious you know its going to be hard work and not just going to be cuddling and feeding things the whole time. Zookeeping requires a lot of hard work cleaning, sweeping, painting, building, fixing, litter picking the lot. So make them aware your happy doing all of that stuff as well as the fun bits! i have loads more videos coming up about getting into zookeeping amongst other bits. Just trying to fit it in between working so stay tuned!!

    • @josshooley8221
      @josshooley8221 3 года назад +2

      @@tomzookeeper Hi Tom - Thank you so much for the advice! I am actually filling out an application for PWP at the moment so fingers crossed! One of the things that I love about the job is the physical work so will make sure that's communicated :) Keep up the awesome videos when you can!

  • @beafyy8586
    @beafyy8586 3 месяца назад

    this video is 3 years old but it's by far the most comprehensive and realistic video I've seen so far! definitely a field I'm excited to pursue :)

    • @tomzookeeper
      @tomzookeeper  2 месяца назад +1

      @@beafyy8586 thank you so much! Maybe I should start making videos again 🤔

    • @Kai__4114
      @Kai__4114 6 часов назад +1

      ​@@tomzookeeper Definitely!

  • @markgeorges7645
    @markgeorges7645 9 месяцев назад

    I spent 2 years working with Aliigators, raccoons, turtles and Tortoises in south Florida I’m very interested in becoming a zoo keeper thanks for this video.

  • @maggieandabbie4626
    @maggieandabbie4626 2 года назад +1

    I really want to be a zoo keeper. I love animals and i am choosing my Gcses this week. Soo exited

  • @lexTS89
    @lexTS89 2 года назад +6

    Him: “Smarts”
    Me: Welp, guess I can’t be a ZooKeeper.

  • @tukerandhobbershow
    @tukerandhobbershow 3 года назад +3

    Very interesting human! Keep pushing forward!

  • @N1ightBees
    @N1ightBees Год назад +1

    I’m doing my research portfolio for my school on becoming a zoo keeper and what degrees I could possibly have. I was thinking of a Associate degree in exotic animals and then a bachelors in animal health and science. This video was very helpful though!

  • @doom8944
    @doom8944 9 месяцев назад

    Honestly my dream job.. been working with animals an rescues an rehabilitation since 6th grade

  • @dishesandmeals
    @dishesandmeals 2 года назад

    I've always wanted to be a zookeeper and Tom teaching all this facts to me makes me want to pursue my dream even more.

  • @Lia-hm2br
    @Lia-hm2br 27 дней назад

    PERFECT THIS IS ME

  • @SporadicTopicShow
    @SporadicTopicShow 11 месяцев назад +1

    Tom,
    Can a person with no experience be trained to be a zookeeper on the job. I love animals more then people. I can't afford any schooling I'm 37 years old and have 4 kids. I've looked after many animals. Dogs , cats, raccoons, possums amd bears. I know that's nothing like a zoo.

  • @Thor69207
    @Thor69207 3 года назад +2

    1:15 ah well, looks like i have to give up on that dream!

  • @ayanokojiarmy
    @ayanokojiarmy Месяц назад +1

    Hello im 15 and a high school drop out i was wondering if i van still get a joplb that includes animals i know everything about animals and science

  • @hanane9018
    @hanane9018 3 года назад +5

    Thank you so much for the video you can't imagine how helpful it was for me
    Im currently studying my first year in biology and im willing to do a master degree in zoology im soooo passionate about animals
    Can you do a video about internships and how to gain experience it would be so helpful thank you 🖤🖤🖤

  • @kimberlyfonseca1235
    @kimberlyfonseca1235 Год назад

    Nice video ❤

  • @doom8944
    @doom8944 9 месяцев назад +2

    Poop? No problem! I worked as a nurse and now i clean porta potties!! Haha. Got human poop on me every day, eyes, beard, clothing, the things we deal with make most trainees quit an literally call their wives crying not kidding lol

  • @AnimalClubOfficial
    @AnimalClubOfficial Год назад

    I just LOVE these videos, they inspire me so much especially when no one else does. I want to open my own zoo one day but I think I'll apply for a zookeeper when I finish high school. But I was wondering how much you get paid an hour? Thanks for your effort in the zoo and this channel!

  • @Stareyiii
    @Stareyiii 11 месяцев назад +2

    Do you have to talk with visitors?? Im not really a talkative person..

    • @jessrh24
      @jessrh24 10 месяцев назад +3

      I’m a Zoo Animal Care student and had to talk to visitors during work experience at my local zoo. Engaging with visitors is very important as they help fund the zoo so that staff can keep the animals happy and healthy. 🫶

    • @zookeepersam888
      @zookeepersam888 10 месяцев назад +2

      I'm really not a talkative person either. But I find it very easy to talk about the things I love, things like animals! Though each zoos keeper positions are different, educating the public kind comes along with it to some extent. Who knows, you may suprise yourself!

  • @정대원-r5m
    @정대원-r5m 3 года назад +15

    This is what I really want to see as a zookeeper. I'm also working as a zookeeper in Korea, but there's definitely a difference. In my personal opinion, Korean zoos are still far away but developing slowly. And I will go to an overseas zoo in about two years. I want to get a job at an overseas zoo, do you have any tips to help me?

    • @tomzookeeper
      @tomzookeeper  3 года назад +3

      Thank you so much!! can't believe people from all over the world are watching these videos! I think its important for Zoos to never think they have finished developing. We can always improve the welfare and how we work and look after the animals! Its soo important for us to always try and improve what we are doing.
      As for tips look for internships and or volunteering. there's a great website called zoowork blogspot that advertises most jobs from all over the world!

    • @정대원-r5m
      @정대원-r5m 3 года назад

      @@tomzookeeper You're really right. Thank you so much for the good information! I am planning to become an overseas zookeeper in about two years, so what do you need, such as a related degree or certificate? Besides, I would like to know the necessary qualifications in advance and prepare them. Also, I'm studying English, so how much should I make it? I'm so sorry to bother you with your questions.ㅜㅜ
      Do you have SNS?
      This is my Twitter ID. You may contact me as necessary. - @TZK_Daewon

  • @Xephrkill2113
    @Xephrkill2113 3 года назад

    Thank you!

  • @lexiyoung6471
    @lexiyoung6471 10 месяцев назад

    I love animals

  • @lauraXbiggs
    @lauraXbiggs 3 года назад +1

    I love this!! This is my dream career what courses do you recommend for Uni other than zoooligy

    • @tomzookeeper
      @tomzookeeper  3 года назад +1

      difficult to say really but, psychology and biology are very good ones too do! :)

  • @Beanz305
    @Beanz305 6 месяцев назад

    Hi there! I love volunteering at various places so much, it's so much fun. But whenever I try to get into a big place like a zoo, even a small one that relies on volunteers, I call them and they tell me to email their volunteer program, and when I do that, they never respond. How do I get their attention well enough to actually take me into consideration and respond? Thank you!

  • @ronkain8905
    @ronkain8905 3 года назад +1

    Cute...

  • @cjjacobs6292
    @cjjacobs6292 Год назад +3

    Anybody else thinks it's funny he uses a $600 Motorola rodeo as a hammer

  • @ShadowViper23
    @ShadowViper23 Год назад

    So I’m in year 11 and I want to be a zookeeper what’s the paths I should take to be able to get the job?

  • @11asiyakhatai69
    @11asiyakhatai69 10 месяцев назад

    how to apply? what kind of qualification need to become a zoo keeper ?

  • @shayleetruax7198
    @shayleetruax7198 3 года назад

    Loved your video! Quick question - I have a degree in leadership, with an animal science minor. I’ve been an agricultural education teacher for 3 years thinking of a career change. Are my odds low of being able to go right into this career path? I’m thinking I’d be better off going back to school to finish the credits for zoology… 😊

    • @tomzookeeper
      @tomzookeeper  3 года назад

      Best thing to do is get some experience and easiest way to do this is volunteer. I don’t think your odds are low at all if you show your a hard worker and willing to always improve then no reason why not 😄
      Thanks for watching!

  • @kripajohn2387
    @kripajohn2387 3 года назад +1

    I wanna work wid animals... So shud I take bsc zoology.....

    • @gecko2738
      @gecko2738 2 года назад

      If your a male who wants to work with wild animals, there's on that's in your underwear that you can work with first.

  • @lmaohi3418
    @lmaohi3418 2 года назад

    Hi Zookeeper Tom you may not see this comment since this video was made over a year ago but i was just wondering what kind of education you went through to be a zookeeper? I was originally going to get a degree in agriculture and domestic animal services because i was thinking of becoming a groomer but i really love all animals and would love to be a zookeeper.

  • @verez5518
    @verez5518 2 года назад +1

    Ahh yes, the ole radio solution.
    Do they not give you your on boots.

  • @queenscarletc.9701
    @queenscarletc.9701 6 месяцев назад

    4:58
    look. I understand Creative Liberty and all, BUT(t)???????????????????????????

  • @Akadanishautismfnaf
    @Akadanishautismfnaf 2 года назад +1

    I m one be zookeeper

  • @geektii
    @geektii 3 года назад

    Amazing and informative, thank you!

  • @joseph_sugapong76
    @joseph_sugapong76 2 года назад +1

    hello is your zoo hiring for zookeeper now?

  • @budreeferson5975
    @budreeferson5975 Год назад

    That's probably the biggest thing to me, having a bond with a animal and then have them taken away or die 😔

  • @bl3788
    @bl3788 2 года назад

    Lol that’s some good shit🤣

  • @toomanyhungrycats0554
    @toomanyhungrycats0554 2 года назад

    I want to be a zookeeper ive always been an ace ventura kid but i could never afford college education. Im good with animals bad at math...

  • @abbydee18
    @abbydee18 2 года назад +5

    Do you have to have a degree to be a zookeeper?

    • @zookeepersam888
      @zookeepersam888 10 месяцев назад

      Depends on where you are, I assume. But most AZA facilities in North America require a bachelor's degree in zoology, biology, ecology or something similar

  • @umamaheswarit1244
    @umamaheswarit1244 3 года назад

    You have not posted a video for 9 month zookeeper tom

  • @AdedamolaProductionStudios
    @AdedamolaProductionStudios 8 месяцев назад

    ok