Ectotherms Temporary Keeper Jobs

Carry out animal diet directives from management. Discuss any diet, supplementation, or feeding change requests with supervisor

Animal training and enrichment directives assigned by management are to be implemented within instructed time frame and recorded in TRACKS

Bachelors degree in wildlife management, zoology, animal behavior, biology, ecology, psychology or related field preferred

Manage time appropriately to complete daily routine and work on extra projects

Must have one year of zoo keeping experience

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities

Proper feeding and diet requirements of a variety of animal species

Maintain mental capacity which permits making sound decisions and using good judgment, prioritizing work activities, demonstrating intellectual capabilities

One year of increasingly responsible zoo keeping experience, compensation will be experience dependent

Prepare diets for animals; clean and maintain work area and food storage containers

Assist in the training of assigned animals, guide animals through daily routines according to established training schedules and guidelines

Care for new and quarantined animals when required; obtain and submit fecal samples as needed

Proper feeding and diet requirements of a variety of animal species

Maintain mental capacity which permits making sound decisions and using good judgment, prioritizing work activities, demonstrating intellectual capabilities

One year of increasingly responsible zoo keeping experience, compensation will be experience dependent

Prepare diets for animals; clean and maintain work area and food storage containers

Assist in the training of assigned animals, guide animals through daily routines according to established training schedules and guidelines

Care for new and quarantined animals when required; obtain and submit fecal samples as needed

Carry out animal diet directives from management. Discuss any diet, supplementation, or feeding change requests with supervisor

Animal training and enrichment directives assigned by management are to be implemented within instructed time frame and recorded in TRACKS

Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, zoology, animal behavior, biology, ecology, psychology or related field preferred

Manage time appropriately to complete daily routine and work on extra projects

Must have one year of zoo keeping experience

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities

May need to engage in other duties related to the care of a Zoo animal as directed by Zoo management.

Interacts with Zoo visitors and staff courteously and offers proper attention at all times.

To provide better clarity to the above language, the following duties and responsibilities are included:

Assists in the crating and uncrating of animals; catches and restrains as necessary; and may assist in transfer between locations.

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. EOE.