Zoo & Wildlife Blog

If you ask most people what skills a zoo keeper needs, they’ll say animal knowledge, patience, maybe a biology degree. What they won’t say is that you should know how to use a drill. But spend any time working in a…

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” — Anatole France A gorilla in captivity can live into its 40s and, in rare cases, well past 60. For the people who care for them, that means…

A 2025 UK study of nearly 650 veterinary practice staff found that over three-quarters had been injured at work during their careers. Around 60% of nurses and 58% of vets reported being injured in the past year alone, with up to…