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

Jota got up close and personal with the exotic animals 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 forward discovered during the winter break that Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker would not approve if he did that.

By putting a snake around his neck, Jota was taking a major chance.

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

Jota was a big hit 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 spent time feeding the animals

The forward for Liverpool smiled and held a small crocodile in his arms.

Feeding the horses took some time for Jota.The forward for Liverpool grinned while clutching a tiny 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 break, 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 enjoy 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 player 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 character 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 before are Luka Modric, Paul Pogba, David Luiz, and Lionel Messi.

Jota appeared to be having fun on his vacation, but he can’t wait to get back to work for the final game of the year.

Jota stood up and spent some time feeding the animals.

The forward for Liverpool grinned while clutching a tiny snake.

Jota also shared a food item with a giraffe.