Will I need any other specialist skills to be a keeper?

Zoo Keeping Certificate or a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent zookeeping experience.
Experience in the captive husbandry and management of Australian Animals and/or Birds and/or primates and/or exotic animals in a zoo or similar environment.
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Work Safety issues associated with a zoo environment or similar and with working with animals.
An excellent ability to express ideas and information effectively both verbally and in writing, including public speaking and observing and reporting animal behaviour.
Excellent planning and coordination skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to work with others in a small team and with limited supervision.
It is also desirable that they have a knowledge of animals, their biology and major ecological threats.