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Taking care of animals involves steady hard work. A person must considerably love animals to be able to maintain unfailing regularity in this work. The keepers are constantly in the pride, they are the ones who take care of the felines - feed them, clean their cages and toil to keep them hale and hearty.
The keepers need to observe, study and listen attentively to any changes in the behaviour of the felines. When the animals are sick, the keepers are responsible for looking after them. They also keep information about the animals and if ever the need arises, to see and consult a veterinarian.
The animals are not fed at the same time everyday, so as to avoid boredom. For instance, the cheetah loves to chase balls. Making the felines play is a way of allowing them to stay active.
The keepers also train the animals so as to enable them to behave themselves well with the guests. The keepers must ensure that all the felines are well accustomed to human beings. Visit our picture and video gallery to see the interaction between our felines and our guests.
The keeper acts as a guide, not to say that he is on the front line of public relations. He has the duty to teach and inform people about the felines. He does his utmost best to answer any queries from the public. He is friendly and acts in a professional manner when answering questions from visitors. An important fact is that all keepers have to work even during weekends and holidays, as the animals require daily care and their environment requires maintenance every single day.
The work of a keeper is very demanding - one has to show devotion, commitment and fortitude to succeed. Keepers are people who are reliable and who are always eager to learn and improve their skills and performance. The life and welfare of the felines depend largely on the way they are treated by their keepers and how the latter view their jobs. Maintaining these professional attitudes allows keepers develop a feeling of pride in their duty and a sense of belonging and contribution to the wildlife society.
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