Betty White

I always wanted to be a zookeeper when I was growing up, and I've wound up a zookeeper! I've been working with the Los Angeles Zoo for 45 years! I'm the luckiest old broad on two feet because my life is divided absolutely in half - half animals and half show business. You can't ask for better than two things you love the most.

American Actress

Misty May-Treanor

I'm an avid animal lover. When I was 16, I wanted to be a vet or a zookeeper. I grew up with animals. At one time we had between five and eight dogs in the house, with four cats. We're menagerie people.

American Athlete

Nigel Barker

I always wanted to be a zoologist. I'm fascinated with animals. I wanted to be a zookeeper.

English Photographer

Victoria Coren Mitchell

I dreamed of growing up and becoming a zookeeper.

English Writer

Daisy Ridley

I actually wanted to be a zookeeper when I was 5.

English Actress

Zookeeper indicates the job is done at a zoo, a place where animals are displayed.

Work Environment

Implies special skills, such as knowledge of animal care, biology, and often physical strength.

Special Skills

A zookeeper is a professional, not to be confused with a pet owner or casual animal lover.