Alligator Feeding Demonstration Highlights Bergen County Zookeepers' Jobs

PARAMUS, N.J. — Zookeepers' various jobs are being highlighted this week in honor of National Zookeeper Week.

Everyday until Sunday, a different jobs zookeepers perform will be featured.

An alligator feeding demonstration will be featured Thursday, sheep training Friday, and horse grooming Saturday. All demonstrations will be at 2:30 p.m. and last about 15 minutes.

"Working with animals requires constant complex problem solving and progressive learning," said Michael Pagan, a Bergen County spokesman. "Beyond their daily duties, keepers are involved in research projects, field work, and conservation organizations. It is more than just a job. It’s a career, it’s a passion, and it’s a calling."

An alligator feeding demonstration. — Flickr