Arthur Blackham

What animals do you work with?

I am a Senior Keeper for the Carnivore and Ungulate Department

How long have you been working as a zookeeper/vet/vet nurse?

I have been working at Melbourne Zoo for 21 years. I previously worked at the University of Melbourne.

What do you love most about your job?

I do exactly what I love and get paid for it, without working in an office.

What has been the wildest moment of your career so far?

The birth of our snow leopard cubs. It has been a thrill working on a breeding program that has taken 20 years to achieve its goal. Congratulations to everyone on the team! This experience wouldn't have been the same without the footage of the birth that was captured on camera thanks to Channel 7's equipment.