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Animal Keeper – Zoo Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Tierpfleger/in - Zoo

Animal Keeper specializing in zoos is a recognized vocational training program lasting 3 years. You will learn everything about the care, nutrition, and species-appropriate keeping of zoo animals. The training prepares you to take responsibility for the well-being of the animals and to contribute to the design of their habitats.

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What you do

  • Feeding and caring for zoo animals
  • Cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures and facilities
  • Observing the behavior and health status of animals
  • Preparing special diets and feed rations
  • Assisting with veterinary treatments
  • Caring for and maintaining plants within the enclosures
  • Documenting animal data and incidents

Requirements

  • Great love for animals and sense of responsibility
  • Physical fitness and resilience
  • Good observation skills and meticulousness
  • Willingness to work weekends and holidays
  • No relevant allergies (e.g., to animal hair, feed)
  • At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss)
  • Teamwork skills and strong communication

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific animal species or groups
  2. 2Advancement to Head Animal Keeper (Revierleiter/in)
  3. 3Further training to become a Master Animal Husbandry Specialist (Tierwirtschaftsmeister/in)
  4. 4Working in other animal parks, wildlife parks, or research institutions
  5. 5Possibility of self-employment in animal care (after relevant experience)

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Animal Keeper – Zoo Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 850 to 1,150 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Animal Keeper – Zoo Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Animal Keeper – Zoo Ausbildung?

Great love for animals and sense of responsibility; Physical fitness and resilience; Good observation skills and meticulousness; Willingness to work weekends and holidays.

Where can I find open Animal Keeper – Zoo Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Animal Keeper – Zoo

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.