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zookeeper

[zoo-kee-per] / ˈzuˌki pər /




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“She’s become a bit of a national treasure,” one zookeeper said.

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2025

The souls lost on board include Pi’s zookeeper father’s fantastical collection of animals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

Anticipating the birth of Moo Deng, zookeeper Atthapon Nundee sensed an opportunity.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2024

The university students' union leader, Abbas Akinremi, told Nigeria's Vanguard newspaper that the attack was caused by "human error" after the zookeeper had forgotten to lock the door after feeding.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2024

At one o’clock Jan will come for half an hour to check on us poor forsaken souls, like a zookeeper.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank