“National Zoo Keeper Week focuses on the need to protect and preserve our wildlife and vanishing habitats via conservation messages created by their institutions. The animal keepers role as educators and wildlife ambassadors has become essential. During the third week of July each year, celebrate National Zoo Keeper Week; both keepers and animals deserve professional recognition.” By AAZK
The Long Island Game Farm wants to take this week to educate our guests about how essential our Animal Care Crew is to both our animals, park and the greater conservation community. We hope to raise awareness for what they do year-round, in all kinds of weather, recognizing their hard work and passion.
+To celebrate our Zoo Keepers we will be doing daily chats – join us for “Ask a Keeper” daily at 1:15 from July 17th – 23rd. Meet the Zoo Keeper at the Black & White Ruffed Lemur enclosure & learn about why they made the choice to care for animals. With Q and A. Watch and learn as they show how and why they give animal enrichment to the Lemurs...
+We will be raffling off Zoo Keeper Sessions (for 10 winners) at the Long Island Game Farm during the days of July 17 – 23rd! Winners will work along with a Zoo Keeper for 3 hours learning what it takes to care for animals. It's hard work but totally rewarding! (Must be 10 years or older to apply)
