Dear editor:Three hundred and sixty-five days a year, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in all weather – from tornado threats to blizzards to heat waves, and everything in between – (zoo) keepers have to be ready for anything and everything. They are involved in captive animals’ lives and welfare from birth to death and every moment in between, and often create bonds that last a lifetime. A keeper’s day can include a wide variety of tasks including cleaning, food preparation and feed out, medical treatment, training, enrichment, landscaping, exhibit design, animal introductions, public outreach and education, and so much more.