EUROPEAN PROF. ZOOKEEPER QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK

A new framework that aims to identify the key competencies required to be a professional zookeeper working in an EU zoo

Zookeeper training opportunities vary greatly across Europe. While some countries have standardised formal qualifications, resources and standardised training opportunities are lacking in many other countries. This has resulted in a clear skills gap in professional zookeeping in many European countries. 

The goal of the EPZQF project was to develop a European Professional Zookeeper Qualification Framework identifying the key competencies required to be a professional zookeeper working in an EU zoo, and to design several training modules to help staff reach the expected competency levels.

Please visit the EPZQF website for more information.

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Project Partners

The first phase of the EPZQF project was coordinated by EAZA from 2015-2018, in partnership with several zoos, regional associations, and educational institutions.

Chester Zoo logo Chester Zoo  United Kingdom
 FGZAR logo wit Romanian Zoo and Aquarium Federation Romania
 Zagreb Zoo logo Zagreb Zoo Croatia
 Sparsholt logo Sparsholt College United Kingdom
Kaunas Zoo logo Kaunas Zoo Lithuania
Wroclaw Zoo logo Wrocław Zoo Poland
Aeres logo Aeres Groep The Netherlands
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The European Professional Zookeeper Qualification Framework was co-funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ programme.