25 Best Gifts For Zookeepers In 2023

Every zookeeper needs a journal to keep notes on the animals in their care.

This is one of the best gifts for zookeepers that makes them happy.

This journal is probably our favorite gift for zookeepers under $10.

As zookeepers tend to spend most of their day outside tending to the animals, a pair of trustworthy sunglasses are indispensable.

But who said function and style could not go together on a job like this?

Gift a pair of these fashionable handmade wooden sunglasses. They’ll even match the zookeeper’s outfit perfectly.

Next on our list of best gifts for zookeepers, we have the perfect wine holder and home décor element.

This hilarious holder will give the impression the elephant is on the sauce. Not again!

A great housewarming gift and conversation starter for guests.

We can’t have a list of the best gifts for zookeepers without adding the traditional funny mug.

Unlike most cheap mugs out there, this one will stand out thanks to its premium colors and double-sided print.

A great gift idea for any occasion!

If you’re going to gift a funny mug, you might as well make the set complete by adding these hysterical tea infusers.

This set of 4 infusers has a variety of adorable and funny designs, including a cute squirrel, a platypus, and an elephant.

Shut up and take my money already!

TIP: Buy two pocket nannies in different colors. Like this, your favorite twin parents know immediately to whom each monitor belongs.

When dealing with animals, a zookeeper will need to get his or her hands dirty daily.

That is why a pair of trusted work gloves that can even withstand the wear & tear of working with larger animals is a great gift idea.

To top it off, these bad boys are designed to still work on a touchscreen. So a zookeeper won’t have to constantly remove the gloves to operate a device.

Does the zookeeper in your life love to bake?

Then perhaps this animal-themed cookie cutter set is the perfect gift for you!

Each set includes 5 adorable cookie cutters as well as a handy little recipe book.

Whether it is to go to work or the supermarket, a tote bag always comes in handy.

People passing by won’t be able to help themselves but chuckle when seeing this comical tote.

The bag is large enough to fit plenty of items and made of durable material.

We continue this list of the best gifts for zookeepers with a funny T-shirt.

A great gift idea for birthdays, holidays, or new zookeepers just starting on the job.

The shirt is available in over a dozen different colors.

It’s a bear… holding salt and pepper shakers.

What’s there not to like?

You know what? Forget about the zookeeper in your life, just buy this adorable little bear for yourself!

Looking for a fun gift for your zookeeper-dad?

Any dad will love receiving one of these comical mugs from his little girl.

This ceramic mug is dishwasher and microwave safe.

Or perhaps you’re a zookeeper couple and are looking for some fitting gifts to give each other?

Well, check out this bad boy.

Living the dream indeed!

Whether it is at home or at the zoo, tissues will always come in handy.

And a zookeeper won’t help but smile every time he or she takes a tissue from this hilarious dispenser.

Unsurprisingly, this gift is also always a big hit with the kids.

At No. 8 on our list of best gifts for zookeepers, we find our favorite housewarming gift.

This beautiful giraffe tea kettle is as much a comical gift as it is a work of art.

Tea time has never been so much fun before!

A zookeeper might not wear a tie most days at the office, but for those occasions that he does, he deserves a special tie.

This lovely tie features koalas, but they are available with a wide variety of animal prints. So choose the animal your zookeeper is responsible for.

Only the best for a zookeeper, as each tie is 100% handmade.

This little LEGO zookeeper figurine might be small, but it is one of our most popular office decoration gifts.

It is a cute female zookeeper with her chimpanzee friend and his little banana treat.

A great stocking stuffer or a little extra to add to a bigger gift.

This cute animal planter set makes it into the top 5 of our list of best gifts for zookeepers.

Each set consists of a penguin, koala, tiger, elephant, kangaroo, and panda.

The planters go particularly well with succulents but can hold a wide variety of plants.

Your average zookeeper will probably have a bunch of keys on him or her while working.

Whether they are tool sheds or animal cages, they all have a lock.

Thanks to this nifty key organizer, a zookeeper can easily carry countless keys as well as immediately access the right one.

Cooking just got a whole lot more fun thanks to these hilarious oven mitts.

These grizzly-sized oven mitts are made from insulated cotton, and the “paw” pads are constructed from heat-resistant silicone.

Just look at those adorable tiny claws!

It’s easy to see why these bookends are one of our most popular gifts for zookeepers.

They are classy enough to fit any study, yet amusingly hint towards this great and noble profession.

Pro tip: combine this gift with some great books to complete the set.

At the very top of our list of the best gifts for zookeepers in 2023, we find this Garmin smartwatch.

Working with animals can get rough and dirty, and that is why a rugged watch is needed.

This watch is filled with tons of features and even a GPS. It is a great gift idea!