How Much Does a Zookeeper Make Per Year? Average Zookeeper Salary. A Zookeeperâs salary typically starts at about $21,000 to $25,000 and ranges up to $39,000 at the high end. The average across the United States is $29,000 and this varies from state to state.
1 Wildfires can be caused by an accumulation of dead matter (leaves, twigs, and trees) that can create enough heat in some instances to spontaneously combust and ignite the surrounding area.  Lightning strikes the earth over 100,000 times a day. 10 to 20% of these lightning strikes can cause fire.
The Black Friday Bushfires. (The State of Victoria) At nearly 5 million acres burned, this Jan. 13, 1939, collection of blazes is still considered one of the largest wildfires in the world. The blazes, sparked by an oppressive heat and carelessness with fire, killed 71 people, destroying entire towns and taking out 1,000 homes and 69 sawmills.