Archive by Tag zoo keepers
National Zoo Keeper Week
In honor of National Zoo Keeper Week, we’d like to take some time to recognize all that our amazing zoo keepers do! Many people probably think of zoo keepers as having the best, most fun job because they get to “play” with all the cool creatures in the zoo; in reality, their job is much more […]
Kalin PalmatierBehind-the-Scenes Tours
Behind-the-Scenes tours at Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland provide a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the zoo like never before. Have you ever wondered how our zoo keepers safely care for and clean up after venomous snakes and the training they must undergo in order to become confident enough to do so? Are you curious how they can […]
Kalin PalmatierAldabra Tortoise Babies
Being a zoo keeper can be very exciting, especially when we get the chance to acquire and work with baby animals. We care for these young, vulnerable critters and take part in their growth and development into mature healthy adults. Some animals take longer than others to get to the adult stage such as the […]
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