DIOGO JOTA may aspire to become a zookeeper after retiring from football to assist care for exotic animals in Dubai.

Jota went up close and personal with the exotic creatures at Dubai’s luxury zoo, Rashed Belhasa.

Jota put everything on the line by encircling his neck in a massive serpent.

Jota visited Rashed Belhasa’s private zoo in Dubai and became well-versed in the peculiar creatures.

But the streaking striker discovered over the winter break that Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker would not approve if he did that.

Jota wrapped a snake around his neck and took a massive r\sk.

Jota had a close-up look at the exotic creatures in Dubai’s upscale zoo, Rashed Belhasa.

Jota was a big Һit with the zoo’s monkeys.

Jota was a favorite among the zoo’s many monkeys.

Jota had a close-up look at the exotic creatures in Dubai’s upscale zoo, Rashed Belhasa.

Jota took some time to feed the animals.

The striker for Liverpool smiled and held a little crocodile in his arms.

Feeding the horses took some time for Jota.The striker for Liverpool grinned while clutching a little crocodile in his arms. Jota ate with a giraffe as well.

The zoo’s monkeys really enjoyed this toy.

Jota and a giraffe also split a morsel of food.

During their vacation, most players did things like visit Rashed Belhasa’s private zoo in Dubai rather than unwinding.

Belhasa, popularly known as Money Kicks, is well-known in the sports community because football players like visiting his unusual collection of animals.

Jota grinned as he posed for photos with a massive bear and sported a large snake around his neck.

The 25-year-old celebrity arrived in Dubai to find a giraffe, a young crocodile, and squirrels gathered around him.

However, Alisson could not resist making fun of the Portuguese footballer when Jota shared on Instagram his incredible encounter with the creatures.

A Reds caretaker retweeted the image with the hashtag #DrDolittle, alluding to the fictional figure with animal communication abilities.

Numerous well-known individuals frequent the zoo. Reece James and Mason Mount, two Chelsea players, took advantage of Belhasa’s generosity last year.

Among the players who have been there previously are Luka Modric, Paul Pogba, David Luiz, and Lionel Messi.

Jota seemed to be having fun on his vacation, but he can’t wait to come back to work for the last game of the year.

Jota stood up and spent some time feeding the animals.

The striker for Liverpool grinned while clutching a little snake.

Jota also shared a food item with a giraffe.