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Top 3 Questions about Working in a Zoo

We are frequently asked the question “How can I get a job working in a Zoo?”. In this video our Qualified Trainer and Assessor, and previous Zoo Keeper at Taronga Zoo, Carina talks about how she got her first job in a zoo as well as:-

  • What is your favourite thing about working in a zoo?
  • What advice can you give to someone who wants to work in a zoo?

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