Here is some advice in English about becoming a zookeeper:

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/zookeeper.aspx

http://www.careers-guide.com/job-choices/zookeeper.htm

Details about colleges in France that train zookeepers:

Training

Centre de Formation Professionnelle et de Promotion Agricoles Areines
BP 106 – 41106 VENDÔME CEDEX – Tel.: +33 (0)254 776 937
Requirement: have at least a baccalaureate school leaver’s diploma – Agricultural diploma (biology or animal field) or baccalaureate level – Agricultural diploma (biology or animal field), plus a year’s practical experience in the field.

INSTITUT RURAL La Charmelière
44470 CARQUEFOU – Tel. +33 (0)240 527 982
Requirement: have at least a Vocational certificate (CAP, BEP), or equivalent level.

Centre de Formation d’Apprentis Agricoles
Avenue de la Garenne – 46500 GRAMAT – Tel. +33 (0)5 65 38 72 12

Most zoos in France recruit through the above training centers.

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