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Supervisory position. Keepers at this level are very experienced in all aspects of animal husbandry. They are responsible for managing one or more work teams; hiring, training, and supervising eight or more zookeepers; managing budgets and other resources; planning organizing and leading their work teams.
Minimum Training & Experience: Associates degree in Zoo Animal technology or related field and four years of animal care experience in a zoo or related facility.
American Association of Zookeepers (N.C. Zoo chapter)
Volunteer at the Zoo
Internships
N.C. Zoo/N.C. State University Zoological Medicine Residency
Article: Zookeeping as a Career (AAZK)
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