National Zoo Keeper Week | Cincinnati Zoo Blog

Happy National Zoo Keepers Week! Meet Commissary Keeper, Michael Berry

Michael Berry (squatting) with co-workers at Bowling for Rhinos

Co-written by: Lloyd Johnson and Wendy Rice Today’s selection may surprise a few of you at first because you may not think of Michael, who works in the commissary, as a traditional keeper. But [...]

Happy National Zoo Keepers Week! Meet Manatee Keeper, Lindsay Garrett

Co-written by: Chris Edelen, Megan O’Keefe, and Wendy Rice When it comes to incorporating natural talents into your career, few keepers have mastered the art as well as Lindsay Garrett. Not only is she [...]

Happy National Zoo Keeper Week! Meet Head Keeper, Rick Heithaus

Rick introduces an elephant to a patron of our Behind the Scenes Experience

Co-written by: Jenna Wingate, Kara McSweeney, & Wendy Rice (All keepers at the Zoo) Happy National Zoo Keeper Week! This week, we will be honoring five of our “All-Star” keepers as nominated by their peers, [...]