Story: Day in the Life of a Keeper
Episode: 2
Presenter: Kate Mac
Air Date: 8 December 2024

Kate gets a festive peek into the hard-working life of a keeper, caring for animals with love and dedication, even around Christmas.

• While we enjoy the holidays, the incredible zoo keepers at Caversham Wildlife Park work year-round, rain or shine, to care for the animals, ensuring a clean and safe environment for both wildlife and visitors.
• Zoo keeping isn’t all cuddling koalas and playing with animals - the team takes on plenty of unglamorous tasks like cleaning enclosures, doing laundry, feeding the animals, and managing waste, all to maintain the park’s high standards.
• Every day offers new challenges, from prepping nutritious meals for animals to educating visitors about wildlife, and the zoo keepers thrive on the variety of tasks and their love for animals.
• Visitors can enjoy interactive experiences like meeting wombats, watching the penguin talks, and learning about animal care; all led by passionate keepers eager to share their knowledge.
• Working in nature and caring for animals brings a range of mental health benefits, with zoo keepers loving the positive impact their work has on their well-being and the community.
• Caversham Wildlife Park is open every day of the year except Christmas. Even on the big day, the team ensures the animals are cared for, and Santa visits to make sure they have a holiday too!

For more information, head to:
www.cavershamwildlife.com.au