zookeeper

noun

zoo·​keep·​er ˈzü-ˌkē-pər How to pronounce zookeeper (audio)
: one who maintains or cares for animals in a zoo

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And a cute baby hippo bit her zookeeper’s knee in a fit of childish rage, launching a thousand memes. Rob Reddick, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024 Moo Deng's schedule currently includes playing with the zookeepers at 8 a.m., followed by a nap, and then an afternoon viewing session for an hour starting at 2 p.m. Moo Deng was born in July and made her debut on Instagram on Sept. 6. Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024 Bindi, 26, and her husband Chandler Powell, 27, dressed as zookeepers at the Australia Zoo, while their 3-year-old daughter Grace Warrior wore an adorable giraffe costume. Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 That allows zookeepers to keep a close eye on both Haggis and her mom. Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for zookeeper 

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of zookeeper was in 1886

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“Zookeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zookeeper. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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zookeeper

noun
zoo·​keep·​er -ˌkē-pər How to pronounce zookeeper (audio)
: a person who keeps or cares for animals in a zoo
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