Zookeeper Appreciation Week

Sunday, July 15 & Saturday, July 21

Julie Larsen Maher © WCS
Celebrate Zookeeper Appreciation Week and meet some of our staff members during weekend keeper chats. Learn about what it takes to care for the zoo's animals, and keep them happy and healthy.

Andean Bear Chat
Meet the keepers of our Andean bears, Cisco and Spangles. Andean bears are an endangered species and the only bear species found in South America. 

Date & Time
Sunday, July 15, 11:00 a.m.

Farm Animal Chat

Head over to the barn to meet the keepers of our sheep, pigs, rabbits, and new Texas longhorn calf, among other animals.

Date & Time
Saturday, July 21, 11:00 a.m. 

National Zoo Keeper Week is administered by American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) and celebrated each summer.

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