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Definition of zookeeper

zookeeper

/ˈzuːˌkiːpər/
zoo · keep · er
Plural:zookeepers
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zookeeper Lexical Profile

zookeeper Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person employed at a zoological garden or wildlife park to feed, care for, and monitor the health and habitats of the animals kept there.

Example

"The experienced zookeeper carefully prepared a balanced diet of fresh bamboo and fruit for the red pandas."

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• Nearby Words

zonkey
zoo
zoodle
zookeeper
zoological
zoologist
zoology

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zookeeper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zookeeper
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