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Zookeeper

Ensure the well-being of diverse species through hands-on care, habitat maintenance, and public engagement in a zoo environment.

18 000 – 35 000 EUR (€)
Average salary / year
Secondary education or vocational training
Education level
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Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
18 000 – 22 000 EUR/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
22 000 – 28 000 EUR/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
28 000 – 35 000 EUR/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — Belgium

L'accès à ce métier se fait souvent par des stages, apprentissages ou formations en alternance dans des établissements spécialisés.

Une expérience pratique en milieu animalier est fortement valorisée.

Training — Belgium

Le métier de soigneur dans les parcs zoologiques nécessite généralement une formation professionnelle dans le domaine agricole ou animalier.

  • Des diplômes tels que le CAP Agricole ou le Bac Professionnel Agricole sont souvent requis.
  • Une formation complémentaire en biologie ou en gestion de la nature peut être un atout.

The job market — Belgium

Le marché de l'emploi pour les soigneurs zoologiques est stable avec une demande modérée.

Les employeurs principaux sont les zoos publics et privés ainsi que les organisations de conservation animale.

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