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Definitions

zookeeper

[zoo-kee-per] / ˈzuˌki pər /
NOUN
manager
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administrator boss controller director executive officer official organizer producer superintendent supervisor
STRONG
comptroller conductor exec governor handler head overseer proprietor
WEAK
head person straw boss
Antonyms
STRONGEST
employee worker
NOUN
superintendent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administrator chief controller curator custodian director inspector manager supervisor
STRONG
boss caretaker conductor foreperson governor head overseer sitter super
WEAK
head person straw boss
Antonyms
STRONGEST
employee worker

Example Sentences

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It was a dream come true for Max, who has since become Britain's youngest zookeeper at Chessington Zoo, and acquired an Australian pen pal who loves Max's passion.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The zookeeper and the actor set off sparks, winning the relay against Earle and Season 33 champ Joey Graziadei of “The Bachelor” fame.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

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

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2025

According to a statement from the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, the zookeeper had taken some guests to see the lion's feeding routine after hours on Saturday evening.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2024

Maniac had at last gone to tell someone, the zookeeper, and from then on he pretty much stayed out of the way.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli