Hi! I'm a fiction writer working on a story set in a zoo, and the main character is a zoo worker. I'm wondering if someone here who works or has worked in a zoo could run me through a basic example of what their day could look like, the tasks they would have to complete (both the interesting interactions with animals, the mundane boring tasks, even gross tasks involved with working with animals). Any insight would be really appreciated! I'm so curious to find out more.

(Note: I would love any and all info, but I am especially interested in big cats if you have anything to say about them!)

Thanks in advance!

First time seeing an animal on the loose at the zoo. That panda’s gone.