For #ZookeeperWeek, we went behind the scenes with Russell, a dedicated keeper at Point Defiance Zoo. He cares for animals in our Rocky Shores and Arctic Tundra habitats, and shared what inspired his journey into zookeeping and what working with wildlife means to him. 🐻❄️ pdza.org/meet-keeper-russell
July 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
For #ZookeeperWeek, we went behind the scenes with Russell, a dedicated keeper at Point Defiance Zoo. He cares for animals in our Rocky Shores and Arctic Tundra habitats, and shared what inspired his journey into zookeeping and what working with wildlife means to him. 🐻❄️ pdza.org/meet-keeper-russell
It's that time of the year again, folks! #ZookeeperWeek returns at the #ArtemisPaleozoo in honoring the dedicated staff that care for the animals you love. Our first highlight begins with an upcoming study from our zoo. 🐊 (1/4)
July 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It's that time of the year again, folks! #ZookeeperWeek returns at the #ArtemisPaleozoo in honoring the dedicated staff that care for the animals you love. Our first highlight begins with an upcoming study from our zoo. 🐊 (1/4)
Who doesn't love a good back scratch? Animals at the #ArtemisPaleozoo are offered different forms of enrichment each day that stimulate their minds and bodies for optimal health. For our Zuniceratops herd, body scratchers are a favorite! #ZookeeperWeek
Art by team member @anomallite.bsky.social 🎨
Art by team member @anomallite.bsky.social 🎨
July 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Who doesn't love a good back scratch? Animals at the #ArtemisPaleozoo are offered different forms of enrichment each day that stimulate their minds and bodies for optimal health. For our Zuniceratops herd, body scratchers are a favorite! #ZookeeperWeek
Art by team member @anomallite.bsky.social 🎨
Art by team member @anomallite.bsky.social 🎨
This #ZookeeperWeek post doubles as a Throwback Thursday, as we take a step back to the early days of Theresa, the zoo's female Therizinosaurus. ⏰️ (1/3)
Art by team member @teolorenzo.bsky.social 🎨
Art by team member @teolorenzo.bsky.social 🎨
July 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This #ZookeeperWeek post doubles as a Throwback Thursday, as we take a step back to the early days of Theresa, the zoo's female Therizinosaurus. ⏰️ (1/3)
Art by team member @teolorenzo.bsky.social 🎨
Art by team member @teolorenzo.bsky.social 🎨
Rhamphorhynchus training plays an important role in allowing staff to look at teeth, wings, nails, and eyes for a full check-up! Followed by positive reinforcement, you just have to be mindful that some have a snappy appetite.🐟🍽 #ZookeeperWeek
Art by team member @Bluntosaurus_ (on Instagram) 🎨
Art by team member @Bluntosaurus_ (on Instagram) 🎨
July 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Rhamphorhynchus training plays an important role in allowing staff to look at teeth, wings, nails, and eyes for a full check-up! Followed by positive reinforcement, you just have to be mindful that some have a snappy appetite.🐟🍽 #ZookeeperWeek
Art by team member @Bluntosaurus_ (on Instagram) 🎨
Art by team member @Bluntosaurus_ (on Instagram) 🎨
Happy Zookeeper Appreciation Week!
Did you know?
According to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, zebra are responsible for more zookeeper injuries than any other animal. They are highly reactive and have bone-shattering kicks capable of breaking a lion's jaw!
#zookeeperweek
Did you know?
According to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, zebra are responsible for more zookeeper injuries than any other animal. They are highly reactive and have bone-shattering kicks capable of breaking a lion's jaw!
#zookeeperweek
July 21, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Happy Zookeeper Appreciation Week!
Did you know?
According to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, zebra are responsible for more zookeeper injuries than any other animal. They are highly reactive and have bone-shattering kicks capable of breaking a lion's jaw!
#zookeeperweek
Did you know?
According to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, zebra are responsible for more zookeeper injuries than any other animal. They are highly reactive and have bone-shattering kicks capable of breaking a lion's jaw!
#zookeeperweek