Zookeepers Reveal The Absolute Weirdest Things They Have Seen Animals Do

I used to want to be a zookeeper when I was a kid and I'm so glad I changed my mind

Rachel

• Published in Animals
• June 18, 2019

Going to the zoo as a kid was one of the best activities around. Getting to see all the animals that you'd seen either on television or in books. I miss the blissful ignorance of not realising how cruel it was to keep wild animals in small cages. But, anyway.

Being a zookeeper used to seem like one of the coolest jobs! Getting to hang out with lions, zebras and seals seemed like one of the best things to do with your life. Especially getting to understand all the unique behaviours that the animals exhibit--although, even zoo keepers are sometimes surprised! Reddit user KingDoggo173 posed the question: Zookeepers of Reddit, what is the weirdest thing you've seen an animal do?

I appreciate the demographic specification of this revelation

Having to explain something like this is my worst fear

This is so cute

Not even animals like taking their meds!

That... IS weird.

The more you know

This is adorable

That is SO GROSS

Glad to see that even baboons recognise good oral hygiene

Note to self: beware of animals sharpening sticks.

That's so pure

This makes me wonder if I've ever seen animals doing it but just not realised because I was a kid?

Did not realise that tortoises did that!

Just showing them who is boss

Sibling concern only extends so far

This is vivid imagery

Imagine getting burnt by a chimp

Rachel