Animal care occupations

Zootechnics is the scientific art of managing domestic or captive animals, including handling, breeding, and keeping.

thumb|An image of the elephant keeper in India riding his elephant from Tashrih al-aqvam (1825).

entity charged with responding to requests for help with wild animals

thumb|320px|The Ursar, drawing by Theodor Aman

person who claims to communicate by psychic means with animals, either living or dead

person who professionally handles and works with snakes

hobby involving the breeding of pets or domestic animals

alt=Designing and maintaining of Aquarium Tank by the Students of College of Agriculture Yandev. Gboko Benue State|thumb|An aquarist in the process of designing a tank for educational purposes. An aquarist is a person who manages aquariums, either professionally or as a hobby. They typically care for aquatic animals, including fish and marine invertebrates. Some may care for aquatic mammals. Aquarists often work at public aquariums. They may also work at nature reserves, zoos, and amusement parks. Some aquarists conduct field research outdoors. In business, aquarists may work at pet stores, as