Keepers are responsible for the wellbeing of a group of animals in their care. The type of animal and range of duties depends on what section of Perth Zoo they work in.
As an example, a Keeper working with Perth Zoo’s Australian Fauna section would have the following duties:
- Provides general care and husbandry and monitors the health of Australian Mammals, Reptiles and Birds and reports any problems to the supervisor.
- Prepares appropriate food for a wide range of species in accordance with established diets, feeding schedules and procedures.
- Ensures that animal exhibits are clean and safe and assists in refurbishing and landscaping.
- Captures, restrains and handles a wide range of species as required.
- Assists Veterinary Department staff with the administration of medication and testing of animals.
- Assists with research projects and data collection.
- Provides an education and information service to the public on the Zoo’s activities.
- Maintains exhibit and animal records and provide reports.
- Participates in effective human resource management, Equal Employment Opportunity and Occupational Health Welfare and Safety guidelines and policies.
