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Apr 29, 2011

A Day In The Life: National Zoo Animal Keeper

Former DC Rollergirl Kristen Clark has worked at the National Zoo since 2005, volunteering there for several years before landing her dream job. Clark is assigned to the Great Cats & Bears unit, where she is one of two primary lion keepers. During her work day, which usually begins at 6:30 a.m., she’s responsible for looking after the lions, caracals, coatis and sometimes the prairie dogs. I was lucky enough to be able to spend some time with her and her charges last Sunday.

 
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