It's no wonder he has become an Instagram sensation for his stream of adorable and hilarious images of the creatures in his care.
Zookeeper Chad Staples posts a steady stream of adorable and hilarious images and videos on his account of animals he cares for, from cute koalas and loveable giraffes to majestic rhinos and jaw-dropping lions.
And he has seen his Instagram follower numbers rocket from 62,900 in April 2020 to more than 217,000 today.
Chad is the managing director of both Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park and Mogo Wildlife Park in New South Wales, Australia, and is responsible for over 2,200 animals across both sites, including more than 30 rare and endangered species.
He started his Instagram account, which chronicles his daily working life, as a way of educating people about wildlife parks, and to show off the animals' distinct personalities.
