Emma Gatehouse

What animals do you work with?

I mainly work with Asian Carnivores, Malayan Sunbears, Sumatran Tigers, Red Panda and Sulawesi Crested Macaques.

How long have you been working as a zookeeper?

I have been working as a zoo keeper for approximately 8 years.

How did you get into zoo keeping as a profession?

I studied at University in Environmental Science specialising in wildlife. I started out working in a zoo in Queensland and then moved to Perth Zoo.

What do you love most about your job?

Making a difference to the conservation of animals in the wild.

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

• Witnessing the birth of the three Sumatran Tiger cubs at Perth Zoo
• Working with rescued bears in Vietnam for 2 months.