Caldwell Zookeepers recognized for Zookeeper Awareness Week
"I think it’s amazing that we are actually being recognized because we do put a lot of hard work into our jobs," one zookeeper said.
Credit: Jessica Payne
Published: 10:17 PM CDT July 18, 2021
Updated: 10:17 PM CDT July 18, 2021
TYLER, Texas — There are many workers who often go unnoticed in their jobs. But this week is all about one elephant-sized job: zookeepers.
This week is National Zookeeper Awareness Week, and CBS19 decided to cover how these keepers make sure the zoo's animals are safe, entertained, and well-taken care of.
Zookeeping is more than just feeding animals. They're taking care of animals in any kind of temperature — whether that's sweltering hot or freezing cold. But one of the most important part of their jobs is working to conserving endangered species.