Name: Marion Linn Age: 59 Job: Lead Zookeeper at the Jackson Zoo Photo by Courtesy Jessica King
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A veterinarian and an archeologist.
Describe your work day in three words.
Fulfilling. Tough. Interesting.
What tools could you not live or work without?
A broom, a shovel and a rake.
What steps brought you to this position?
The love of animals and working outside.
What's the strangest aspect of your job?
Animal behavior changing, I guess ... It could be for all different reasons, you know.
What's the best thing about your job?
The best thing is to be around the animals--just to be in this environment.
What advice do you have for others who would like to become a zookeeper?
Be prepared for hard work. Try to know what you're getting into. So many people don't know what it is (to really be a zookeeper). It's not just playing with animals.
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