In recognition of zookeepers, aquarists and animal care professionals in our national zoos and aquariums,
National Zoo Keeper Week is held July 17th through the 24th.

There are approximately 6,000 animal care professionals in the United States that serve as animal care experts, front line educators and conservationists.

In honor of this national celebration, the Woodland Park Zoo is providing the opportunity to learn what it's like to be a zoo keeper.

Woodland Park zoo keepers will make “cameo” appearances to chat about the zoo keeping profession and their passion for animal care, animal welfare and commitment to wildlife conservation.

Check out a sampling of culinary items prepared for zoo animals; touch boxes to guess what kind of food and which animal eats it; and see tools of the trade used every day by zoo keepers. Additionally, Keeper Chats at different animal exhibits will be held throughout the week.

Meet ‘n’ greet zoo keepers: Tuesday, July 19, 10:00 a.m.-noon; 1:00-3:00 p.m., at the West Plaza.
Check out a sampling of culinary items prepared for zoo animals; touch boxes to guess what kind of food and which animal eats it.

Meet ‘n’ greet zoo keepers: Wednesday, July 20, 11:00 a.m., noon-2:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m., at the Zoomazium.
Check out a sampling of culinary items prepared for zoo animals; touch boxes to guess what kind of food and which animal eats it

Keeper Chat: 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. daily; 3:00 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, see entry kiosk for daily location

Elephant Keeper Chat: 11:30 p.m. daily, Elephant Forest

Raptor Flight Program: 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. Wednesday-Monday; Raptor Non-flight Program: 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Raptor Center

National Zoo Keeper Week activities are free with zoo admission.

For more information, visit zoo.org.