Why I would not want to work in the zoo as a trainer.

i think bcoz its really dangerous to you

Hmm.. beside that.. I am not really like animal.. I just love cat.. that;s why I have no interest at all to be trainer at the zoo. Because some people say if you want to be trainer.. you must have big guts and love the animal.. because if you don't have it.. the animal wiil think you are enemy and attack you.. hmm.. so scary

that is so terrible! and it's true what the article stated, you never could be too close to them...as they are wild animals after all. Thanks for sharing this!

I think trained or not, they are still wild animals and highly dangerous. If a human is trained properly, then the human will know how to escape alive and comprehend the risk one is taking when one enters the domain of said animal. I am happy to read that the trainer is ok...meaning alive. It could have been far worse.

What anyone working with animals such as tigers etc has to remember at all times is they are WILD animals. It doesn't matter if they are born and raised in capitivity, they are designed to hunt and kill their food, defend themselves and territory. Training can not overcome instinct. Animals have moods just as humans do. They can be bored, or excited, have hormonal surges or hormonal loss. They can't tell us if they are having an off day or if they are irritable. They can only react to a situation as it happens. I wouldn't mind one bit working with such animals because I know I would have to remember to remain respectful of the possible instinctual reactions at all times.

this is a good topic

THe job of a zoo trainer is never publiscised to be a safe one, but for nature and animal lovers, this job is a rewarding experience. It suits some people, other just dont see the point of putting one's self in harms way every day on the job.

I can still remember seeing a Siberian Tiger at Moscow Zoo many years ago, and it was certainly not the kind of animal that I would like to get very close to. There are many creatures that have the power and ability to kill a mere human will ease, so I cannot understand why anyone would willingly take risks of that nature. It is not as though training an animal is necessary or serves any practical purpose, so why try to teach an animal to behave in a way contrary to it's nature?

Working in a zoo can be real fun and then again it can turn into a nightmare.

As much as I like wild animals, I don't like to be anywhere near them. They're good to look at, but not to be with.

I can see why you wouldn't want to be a trainer and I don't think I would want to be one either. But lots of jobs have risks associated with them so it goes with the job. But on the other hand, I think people do those kind of jobs because they want to and the danger doesn't mean anything to them. Its a chance they take. Not me...the less risk the better.lol

I think all trainers and people who have anything to do with wild animals have to continue to realize that these animals deserve a respect and are dangerous. I think sometimes they can let their guard down and start to become comfortable. The one thing they tell you over and over during any animal education is to remember these are wild animals and will always be so. It's sad to see it happen though.

Yes I agree tigers are dangerous animals.They look very nice to look at but best kept at a safe distance.It is very sad what happened to the trainer that day.My heart goes out to her.