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Animal Care Professional - Animal Ambassadors

Company

ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Address , Tampa, 33604, Fl
Employment type
Salary
Expires 2023-10-03
Posted at 9 months ago
Job Description
The Animal Ambassador team at Zoo Tampa is a group of energetic individuals caring for a variety of animals such as parrots, clouded leopards, bird of prey, reptiles, and other small mammals. We are currently seeking an Animal Care Professional to join our team. Our team and the animal ambassadors offer unique, immersive experiences for our guests including animal mingles, presentations, themed shows, and media appearances. We promote positive reinforcement, choice based training and focus on relationship building with all of our animals. We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about inspiring others to develop a greater appreciation of animals in the wild and can support the Zoo’s mission and goals.
Duties include, but are not limited to, daily care and feeding of assigned animals in collection, maintenance of animal exhibits and night-houses, behavioral observations, record keeping, animal enrichment and training, assisting veterinary staff, operation of utility vehicles, and daily public presentations.
Who We Are
ZooTampa at Lowry Park is one of the most popular zoos in the southeastern U.S., with over 1 million visitors annually. We have grown to what now encompasses 56 acres of naturalistic wildlife habitats in a lush, tropical garden setting with wide-ranging activities. The Zoo, accredited by Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), offers popular educational programming, fun recreational amenities, up-close animal encounters and engaging seasonal events for which it has won awards as one of the country’s most family-friendly zoos.
Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and care for animals; create exceptional personalized experiences that connect people with wildlife and each other in fun, immersive ways.
Our vision is that everyone we touch is motivated to join us in taking action to protect and preserve wildlife.
Join us and become a part of creating unforgettable natural connections!
Your day to day
  • Respond to and assist supervisor in guiding the resolution of emergency situations (e.g., Code I, II, III) within the Zoo.
  • Assist in animal procedures including, but not limited to, translocations, veterinary procedures and crating.
  • Propose and perform species-specific enrichment.
  • Report animal illness, maintenance, safety, horticulture or other needs to appropriate staff.
  • Experience shaping behaviors and troubleshooting challenging behavior scenarios including aggression. Engage with Zoo guests at exhibits, conservation stations, keeper talks, training demonstrations, and/or shows.
  • General husbandry and care of assigned animals, including preparing and distributing approved animal diets.
  • Shift animals according to area’s standard operating procedures (SOP).
  • Strong knowledge of Zoo layout and general animal collection to respond quickly during animal emergencies and also assist guests on a daily basis with exhibit location.
  • Preferably some experience with training and handling birds of prey.
  • Possess strong understanding of operant conditioning and behavior modification with emphasis on positive reinforcement and least reinforcing stimuli.
  • Close observation of animal behaviors with a particular focus on appropriate appetite, mobility and waste production to monitor health of animals; notification of appropriate animal care staff of any concerns.
  • Knowledge of basic nutrition requirements for assigned area(s).
  • Inspect, clean and maintain both exhibit and off-exhibit areas.
  • Adherence to area’s standard operating procedures (SOP).
  • Knowledge of husbandry requirements and the prevention of zoonotic diseases.
  • Assist in animal procedures including, but not limited to, translocations, veterinary procedures and crating.
  • Maintain detailed daily records on assigned animals.
  • Guide subordinate co-workers on intermediate procedures.
  • Observe safety policies and procedures in regards to the use of Zoo equipment, materials, chemicals and vehicles.
  • Assist registrar in area’s record keeping.
  • Promote active guest engagement through interaction with guests during both formal and informal discussions, during events and as otherwise assigned.
  • Knowledge of safety SOP, safety concerns and reporting protocols.
  • Animal capture, restraint and handling techniques.
  • Initiates and completes area projects with supervisor’s approval.
  • Engage with the Zoo guests at exhibits, conservation stations, keeper talks, training demonstrations and/or shows.
  • Strong stage presence and comfortability on microphone in front of large crowds.
What are we looking for?
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
  • Must have good written and oral communication skills and ability to effectively participate in guest engagement activities.
  • Must be flexible and have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude with the public.
  • Must be able to maintain discretion with confidential information.
  • Deal courteously and tactfully with employees, peers, superiors and the general public.
  • Three or more years paid keeper experience in an AZA accredited institution.
  • Must be able to think logically and solve problems with minimal guidance.
  • Must be self-motivated and goal-oriented.
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with members of all departments and to work effectively alone and in group settings.
  • Thorough knowledge of zoonotic diseases and prevention.
  • Capacity to anticipate: ability to think ahead and plan.
  • Ability to complete projects in a reasonable time frame to the satisfaction of management.
  • Must have the ability to follow specific instructions and also be comfortable self-directing.
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
  • Knowledge of Word Processing software and Spreadsheet software.
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); AA degree or higher preferred.
  • Ability to appropriately apply animal training through the use of operant and classical conditioning.
  • Capacity to change: ability to identify and correct operational problems quickly.
  • SCUBA and First-Aid Certification for specific areas.
Other Requirements
  • Ability to work long hours and varying shifts, including nights and week-end, to support special events and the needs of the collection.
  • Must be able to safely and effectively engage in heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds).
  • Possess visual, hearing and other sensory and cognitive capacity appropriate for animal care and general safety practices.
  • Conducts all activities in alignment with AZA standards and guidelines, all relevant laws and regulations, safety standards and standards that ensure animal welfare.
  • Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions (including sitting, bending, standing, and walking) and to engage in physical labor (raking, sweeping, and shoveling).
  • Must have ability to navigate paved as well as rough terrain on foot and by vehicle.
  • Ability to work in extreme weather conditions typical to west central Florida (i.e., heat, rain or cold).
  • Ability to use radio, telephone and computer to communicate and follow written and verbal instructions.
Our Perks at ZooTampa
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet, Life Insurance, 403(b) Pension Plan
  • Free admission to the Zoo, MOSI, and the Florida Aquarium
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Forgiveness
  • Discounted auto insurance
  • And so much more!
  • Free or discounted admission to many attractions in Florida
  • Free gym membership
  • Vacation and sick time
Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace