{"product_id":"for-keeps-a-window-into-the-fascinating-world-of-zookeeping-paperback","title":"For Keeps: A Window Into the Fascinating World of Zookeeping - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNoel Harcourt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Keeps takes us into the world of Melbourne zookeeper Noel Harcourt and all the unique and often unpredictable personalities - both human and non-human - he encountered over the decades of his career. Noel gives us privileged access to behind-the-scenes glimpses into the fascinating world of zookeeping and the bonds he and his fellow zookeepers formed with all his cherished animals - often challenging, frequently funny, always engaging. This heartfelt and beautiful story takes us on Noel's journey filled with a love for the people and animals that make modern zoos such special places.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorked at Melbourne Zoo over 33years prior to working at a wildlife park where I worked with Tigers, Lions \u0026amp; Reptiles \u0026amp; native fauna. Have worked with a huge variety of exotic Animals at Melbourne Zoo from Reptiles to a large Animal collection within the Zoos Animal education department to the Marine Mammal department where l worked with Australian Fur Seals where I was involved with their training \u0026amp; had numerous swimming sessions with them. Worked on the Carnivore department with Jaguars, Lions, Cheetahs \u0026amp; Snow Leopards .I also worked with a range of other Carnivores such as Otters, Red Pandas, Meerkats \u0026amp; exotic small Cats, just to name a few. I worked with Primates such as Gorillas, Orangutans, Baboons etc. I was involved in the planning of a number of new enclosures, l was sent overseas to North America on a fact finding tour of Zoos \u0026amp; Aquariums. I left Melbourne Zoo in 2016 \u0026amp; now at 72 years of age I now spend time travelling \u0026amp; Persuading my passion for gardening \u0026amp; painting in my Eltham art studio where l have painted many of the Animal Species l have worked with \u0026amp; surround myself with images \u0026amp; many other items that remind me of my amazing career at Melbourne Zoo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 08, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43153072390207,"sku":"9781760797911","price":25.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/SskUPuDX9L9781760797911.webp?v=1776943750","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/for-keeps-a-window-into-the-fascinating-world-of-zookeeping-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}