Work with animals

During my long and happy career working in zoos, I learned that zookeeping is a fascinating and satisfying profession. But what exactly does the job entail—and what qualifications does a person need to become a zookeeper? Read on to find out!

Red panda cub Maiya has become attached to a stuffed red panda. She snuggles up to the toy during bottle feedings and snoozes.

Combine your love for animals with your passion for travel as a travel vet nurse! Find jobs abroad to work with exotic animals around the world. Get tips to getting hired and the best websites to find jobs abroad. #girlsgoneworking #travelvet #jobsabroad

Vets spend most of their days with cute critters, so it only follows that they would get some incredibly adorable animal photos.

Volunteering with lions - a volunteer exposes the behind-the-scenes reality of working in one of South Africa's lion parks

Working in the zoo industry both as a zookeeper and a wildlife education officer, gave me plenty of insight help give wildlife career information for kids.

The first full week of November is Animal Shelter Appreciation week. This week is designated to recognize all of the organizations who help stray and abandoned animals. Here are some of the ways your local animal shelter helps dogs, cats, rabbits, and a variety of other animals.

No matter what your passion and specialty, your local rescue could use your help.

We could've just added great photos of Neil Armstrong that popped up this week--and we did include a few--but we also have some great images from terra firma, including this self-conscious penguin, a surreal fireworks photo, an ominous take on Hurricane Isaac, and a controversial bike without pedals or a seat. Check out the gallery to see them all.