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zoo·keep·er

(zo͞o′kē′pər)

One who takes care of animals in a zoo.

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zookeeper

(ˈzuːˌkiːpə)

1. (Professions) a person who cares for animals in a zoo

2. (Zoology) a person who cares for animals in a zoo

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zoo•keep•er

(ˈzuˌki pər)

n.

a person who feeds and tends animals in a zoo.

[1920–25]

Translations

soigneur

zookeeper

[ˈzuːkiːpəʳ] N → guarda mf de jardín zoológico, guarda mf de parque zoológico

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London, Ramadan 3, 1438, May 29, 2017, SPA -- Police said a tiger killed a female zookeeper Monday at Hamerton Zoo Park 130 kilometers (80 miles) north of London.