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341134 Zookeeper

Feeds, provides water for, and monitors the health of animals in zoos, aquaria and wildlife parks. Cleans, fixes and maintains animal enclosures, and informs visitors about animals.

Major group
3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group
3411 Animal Trainers and Zookeepers
Edition
OSCA 2024
Skill level
Level 3

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Role overview

Feeds, provides water for, and monitors the health of animals in zoos, aquaria and wildlife parks. Cleans, fixes and maintains animal enclosures, and informs visitors about animals.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Occupation facts

Skill level
3
Major group
3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-major group
34 Skilled Animal, Agricultural and Horticultural Workers
Minor group
341 Animal Trainers and Zookeepers, and Veterinary Nurses
Unit group
3411 Animal Trainers and Zookeepers

Tasks

  • Feeds and waters animals according to schedules and dietary requirements
  • Monitors animal health and behaviour, reporting concerns
  • Cleans and maintains animal enclosures
  • Assists with the capture, restraint and transportation of animals
  • Administers medications and treatments to animals under veterinary direction
  • Conducts inspections of animal enclosures to identify and address safety hazards and maintenance issues
  • Interacts with visitors and participates in education programs, providing information about animals and conservation efforts

Skill level guidance

Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.

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Compare OSCA 341134 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison pointCurrent code341134 Zookeeper341131 Dog Handler or Trainer341132 Horse Trainer
Official role definitionFeeds, provides water for, and monitors the health of animals in zoos, aquaria and wildlife parks. Cleans, fixes and maintains animal enclosures, and informs visitors about animals.Teaches dogs to obey commands and undertake specific tasks.Educates and prepares horses for riding, breeding, racing, work, show, competitions, or other horse sports and activities.
Skill levelSkill Level 3Skill Level 3Skill Level 3
Key tasks
  • Feeds and waters animals according to schedules and dietary requirements
  • Monitors animal health and behaviour, reporting concerns
  • Cleans and maintains animal enclosures
  • Assists with the capture, restraint and transportation of animals
  • Evaluates dogs to assess temperament and suitability for training
  • Designs and implements training programs to teach dogs basic obedience commands
  • Trains dogs to perform specific tasks such as search and rescue, detection or assistance work
  • Uses positive reinforcement techniques to reward desired behaviours and discourage unwanted behaviours
  • Evaluates horses' physical condition and temperament to determine training needs
  • Develops and implements training programs to improve horses' performance and behaviour, and reports on horses' progress
  • Educates horses to obey verbal and non-verbal commands
  • Trains horses to accept riders and pull vehicles

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

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Official source

Official source
ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed
2026-04-17

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