55 People Who Have Worked in A Zoo Share Things That Non

Zoos are fascinating places because where else will you see animals from multiple continents just hanging out, next to a person in a simple, outdoor uniform sweeping. People do love to see and get close to wildlife, but it can be almost just as fascinating to learn the logistics of how these places work in the background.

We’ve gathered interesting, wild and sometimes downright unhinged stories from zookeepers on what it’s actually like to work among animals. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own thoughts and experiences in the comments down below.

Used to work at a zoo, cold weather makes the animals more active so go on a chilly day or first thing in the morning to see the best show from the animals. Also, those free roaming peaco