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Go on a visit to the zoo and learn about the people, animals, and things found there.

Zoos are busy places filled with animals and the visitors who love them. Who are the people who keep zoos running? From vets to performers to groundskeepers, many people work together to serve the needs of a zoo. Learn about their important work in this book from the Wonderful Workplaces series.

Did you know that zoology is the study of animals? So, zoologists are people who like to learn more about animals. They like to answer questions about animals by doing research in laboratories, working at zoos, or even observing animals in the wild. If you decide to become a zoologist, you need to decide what kinds of animals interest you most.

When you grow up have you ever thought about studying different types of animals? If so, you might want to consider being a zoologist. Zoologists study mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Studying the biology of many different kinds of animals give us a better understanding of our own relationship to our environment. That’s important because we are the only animals that are capable of drastically changing the world by the things we do. Catchy lyrics and a fun melody will have young science enthusiasts singing and learning about the fabulous job of becoming a zoologist!

Zoos are amazing places to see and learn about the many native and exotic of animals that inhabit this world. Some animals are plentiful while others are threatened or in danger of extinction. Zookeepers not only feed and care for these animals, they may also be helping to conserve and protect whole species through breeding and "head start" programs. Follow the extraordinary duties of these unusual animal helpers in this behind-the-scenes audio journal.