You know you're a zookeeper when

Welcome to the secret lives of zookeepers. Well, I haven't really done an occupational-hazards group for a while and this one is loads of fun. You can check out the information section to find out just what to expect from this unusual profession. (Perhaps career counselors should start recommending Facebook Groups as additional reading.) Threads on the discussion board include 'Where do you work? What species do you work with?', 'What's the funniest/coolest thing one of your animals has ever done?', 'Things That the Public Throw into the Pens' and 'The Brilliant Public'. There are over 300 zoo images in the gallery.

What's great about this group: it introduces the ups and downs of a zookeeper's day.

Update (24 October 2024)

This Facebook Group still exists, but has opted to go private. It has 20,700 members and still seems fairly active. Go here to request access.