A question for zookeepers

ok i am 16 and i love animals and i wanna become a zookepper. what do i need to become a zookeeper? what do they do in a employee background? do you need college to become a zoo keeper? and what do they do in a employee background what dop they check for? ive never got in trouble with the police will i be good?

You will need two things.

1: A four year degree in a biological science (zoology, ecology, natural resources, conservation, etc). Some places will still take a two year degree but I would be cautious of any "zoo" that does not require a degr