My Grandfather: The Zookeeper
Feature Films
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1h 55m
At a time without computers, seven men set out to change the world of zookeeping. Their goal: Connect zoos across the USA together for the first time to transform the field of animal care. It was a feat met with roadblocks and intense hurdles that would eventually grow to become one of the largest zoological organizations in the world.
This film looks back at the bold beginnings of the American Association of Zookeepers and traces its evolution into a powerful force for animal care and conservation.
Along the way, we take you behind the scenes at some of the largest and most iconic zoos in the country—where keepers aren’t just employees, they’re animal advocates, problem-solvers, and sometimes, bonobo impersonators.
You’ll meet the people who enrich the lives of sloth bears, brave tiger enclosures, and dedicate their careers to protecting our planet’s most vulnerable species.
Are there stories of animal attacks and the dangers involved with the zookeeper profession? You bet.
But is this film like Tiger King? Absolutely not.
This is a story of passion, progress, and most importantly the people who give everything to transform the world of animal care.
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