Zookeeper UK Careers Lesson Pack

Zookeeper UK Careers Lesson Pack for ages 16+

Help students explore zookeeping as a practical UK animal-care career focused on welfare, observation, cleaning, feeding, enrichment, teamwork, safety and conservation awareness.

This ready-to-use careers resource is designed for school-leavers, sixth-form, FE learners and careers groups.

The pack includes a 7-page Student Guide and 4-page Teacher & Careers-Adviser Activity Pack covering:

What zookeepers actually do
Feeding, cleaning and enclosure care
Animal welfare and enrichment
Observation, behaviour and record-keeping
Hygiene, safety and biosecurity
Teamwork and communication
Visitor-facing responsibilities
Training routes, volunteering and practical experience
How to compare routes into zoo and animal-care work
Working-life realities, including weekends, holidays and early starts
Physical demands and routine work
Competition for zoo roles
Related animal-care careers
Welfare and safety scenarios
Training-route comparison activities
Student notes, research and reflection spaces
A 30-day career exploration plan

The resource presents zookeeping realistically, showing that the role involves far more than simply feeding animals. It places strong emphasis on routine care, welfare, cleanliness, observation, professional behaviour and gaining relevant experience.

Ideal for careers education, PSHE, enrichment, tutor time, independent study, sixth form and FE careers sessions.

The download contains:

7-page Student Guide PDF
4-page Teacher & Careers-Adviser Activity Pack PDF

Suitable for ages 16+.