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Zookeeper

Zookeepers play a vital role in animal conservation and education, providing care for a diverse range of species while engaging the public in wildlife preservation. Their work not only enhances the well-being of the animals but also fosters a deeper understanding of biodiversity, making a significant impact on global conservation efforts.

Zookeeper

Animal Care

AI IMPACT

AI EXPOSURE TODAY5

20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST50%

THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB

STARTING PAY£20,000 - £25,000

PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This job holds up well against AI

AI exposure today is low on our index (5), and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

ZSL London ZooA leading zoo dedicated to animal conservation and education.

Bristol Zoo GardensA historic zoo focused on wildlife conservation and education.

Edinburgh ZooScotland's only zoo, known for its conservation efforts and animal welfare.