18/08/2026
Happy National Science Week! 🔬🐾
When you think of a keeper’s day, you might picture feeding, cleaning and caring for animals — and those are important parts of the role.
But there is so much more happening behind the scenes.
Keepers are constantly observing, recording and learning from the animals in their care. Every note about a behaviour, appetite, activity level or preference helps build a deeper understanding of each individual animal.
As a ZAA-accredited facility, animal wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do. Continuous observation and evidence-based care help our teams make informed decisions to support the physical and behavioural needs of the animals.
So yes, keepers clean habitats… but they’re also part-time scientists, behaviour detectives and lifelong learners. 🐾🔍
What’s one thing you think keepers notice that visitors might miss? 🐾
