Meet the Zookeepers

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Meet Jo the Zookeeper

JO AND MUNGO

You can meet one of the Brooklands Zoo’s keepers here and find out a bit more about them and the work they do at the zoo. 

This month meet Jo

How long have you been a keeper? 

Since April 2002

Why did you become a keeper?

I have always loved animals and love working outside.

What is the best thing about the job?

Hand feeding the exotic animals!

What is the worst thing about the job?

Working when it's pouring down with rain.

What animals do you work with at the Zoo?

The exotic animals; Cotton top Tamarins Meerkats, Small clawed Otters and Capuchin monkeys.

What is your favourite animal at the Zoo?

I love all the exotic animals equal.

Why is Brooklands Zoo so special?

Because it is free. Brooklands zoo has special animals and the keepers are awesome to work with.

• Becoming a Zookeeper
• Conservation and Biodiversity
• History
• Meet the Animals
• New to the Zoo