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  1. Animal Keeper

    Cougar Mountain Zoo - Issaquah, WA

    Expires: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

    Full-time Animal Keeper position available at non-profit Zoo currently undergoing several expansion projects. Be a part of the excitement!

  2. Education Specialist

    Cougar Mountain Zoo - Issaquah, WA

    Expires: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

    Seeking a Full-time Education Specialist to be a part of the Cougar Mountain Zoo Education Team.

  3. Zookeeper - Large Mammal/Hoofstock

    The Toledo Zoo - Toledo, OH

    Expires: 2008-07-07


    The Toledo Zoo is currently recruiting for a large mammal zookeeper to focus on the care of hoof stock such as giraffe, kudu, impala,wildebeest, zebra and lechwe in a mixed species exhibit, as well as other large mammals.

  4. Zoo Operations Assistant - Limited Term

    Ventura County Community College District - Ventura County, CA

    Expires: 2008-07-08

    Zoo Operations Assistant - Limited Term

  5. Relief Keeper II

    Phoenix Zoo - Phoenix, AZ

    Expires: 2008-07-10

    Responsible for safety, health and well-being of all assigned animals through the performance of documented husbandry practices. Engage and interact with guests in support of designated public experience outcomes and zoo storyboard program.

  6. Lead Zoo Keeper

    Woodland Park Zoo - Seattle, WA

    Expires: 2008-07-11

    Applications are now being accepted for Lead Zoo Keeper in the Animal Management Department at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. There is one full-time, regular, benefited position to be filled at this time. Extensive experience with birds is necessary. This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

  7. ZooKeeper

    Reid Park Zoo - Tucson, AZ

    Expires: 2008-07-13

    Tucson's Reid Park Zoo is seeking experienced and motivated individuals to care for exotic zoo animals, maintain display areas in healthful and sanitary conditions, and assist in public education about zoo animals.

  8. Gorilla Caregiver / Research Assistant

    The Gorilla Foundation - Woodside, California

    Expires: 2008-07-15

    The Gorilla Foundation, home of Project Koko, the interspecies communication study, is seeking a highly alert, intelligent and responsible person to serve as a gorilla caregiver and research assistant.

  9. Three-month Animal Care Intern

    International Exotic Animal Sanctuary - Boyd, Texas

    Expires: 2008-07-15

    Interns will learn the basic husbandry of exotic animals.

  10. Six-month Animal Care Intern

    International Exotic Animal Sanctuary - Boyd, Texas

    Expires: 2008-07-15

    Interns will learn the basic husbandry of exotic animals and what it takes to maintain a Sanctuary such as IEAS.

  11. Rocky Shores - Marine Mammal Internship

    Point Defaince Zoo & Aquarium - Tacoma WA

    Expires: 2008-07-15

    The internship program at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium is designed to provide participants with practical learning experience and knowledge in the field of animal husbandry and training (with an emphasis on marine mammals). In return, the intern makes a significant contribution to the Rocky Shores/Tundra area at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium.

  12. Aquarium Internship

    Point Defaince Zoo & Aquarium - Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma WA

    Expires: 2008-07-15

    The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium's Intern Program offers individuals a unique opportunity to become actively involved in the mission of Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Internships provide college students or recent graduates practical experience in a zoological environment while gaining valuable knowledge related to his/ her career goals. This exciting and challenging atmosphere offers you the opportunity to supplement and apply your classroom knowledge.

  13. North American Hoofstock Keeper

    Frank Buck Zoo - Gainesville, TX

    Expires: 2008-07-18

    The City of Gainesville is currently seeking a creative, team-oriented individual with initiative for a North American Hoofstock Keeper position at the Frank Buck Zoo.

  14. Aviculture Intern

    Tracy Aviary - Salt Lake City, UT

    Expires: 2008-07-19

    Experience working in avian husbandry

  15. Assistant Aviculturist - AmeriCorps Position

    Alaska SeaLife Center - Seward, AKF

    Expires: 2008-07-19

    The Alaska SeaLife Center, a non-profit organization in Seward, Alaska, is accepting application packets for AmeriCorps opportunities in the Avian Husbandry Department.

  16. Laboratory Assistant - AmeriCorps Position

    Alaska SeaLife Center - Seward, AK

    Expires: 2008-07-19

    The Alaska SeaLife Center, a non-profit organization in Seward, Alaska, is accepting application packets for an AmeriCorps opportunity in the Laboratory.

  17. Mammal Trainee - AmeriCorps Position

    Alaska SeaLife Center - Seward, AK

    Expires: 2008-07-19

    The Alaska SeaLife Center, a non-profit organization in Seward, Alaska, is accepting application packets for an AmeriCorps opportunity in the Mammal Husbandry Department.

  18. Aviculturist

    Tracy Aviary - Salt Lake City, Utah

    Expires: 2008-07-21

    A full-time position is available for an aviculturist (bird keeper) at Tracy Aviary working with a variety of bird species.

  19. Lead Keeper Hoofstock Birds

    Phoenix Zoo - Phoenix, AZ

    Expires: 2008-07-21

    The Phoenix Zoo is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Lead Keeper in our hoofstock/birds department. The Lead Keeper in this position oversees a large, diverse, collection of native and exotic hoofstock and birds, and we are seeking applicants with substantial hoofstock experience. Responsibilities include all aspects of animal husbandry, exhibit maintenance, and the direct supervision of approximately 10 staff members including staff scheduling and preparing weekly payroll processing for managerial approval. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.

  20. Animal Care Specialist

    Micke Grove Zoo - Lodi, CA

    Expires: 2008-07-22

    Micke Grove Zoo seeking candidates for Zoo Keeper position

  21. Education Intern

    International Exotic Animal Sanctuary - Boyd, Texas

    Expires: 2008-07-26

    Interns will be responsible for educating the public through conservation tours along with other avenues.

  22. Animal Husbandry Internship

    Big Cat Rescue - Big Cat Rescue, Tampa, FL

    Expires: 2008-07-29

    Animal care in a rescue facility for big cats.

  23. Zoo Keeper Positions Available

    Jackson Zoological Park - Jackson, MS

    Expires: 2008-08-07

    The Jackson Zoological Park is seeking qualified applicants for keeper positions in our African area and our Mississippi area.

  24. Zoo Keeper

    Jackson Zoo - Jackson, MS

    Expires: 2008-08-24

    The Jackson Zoo is also seeking applicants for a Keeper position in our Mississippi Animal section. This area includes native venomous animals, large predators and aquatic animals.

  25. Animal Nutrition Bamboo Tech I

    Zoo Atlanta - Atlanta, Georgia

    Expires: 2008-08-26

    "Voted one of the top 30 Best Places to Work in Atlanta" -2008 Atlanta Magazine

More Zoo vacancies can be seen by visiting:

American Zoo and Aquarium Association - Job Listings http://www.aza.org/JobListings/

American Association of Zoo Keepers - Jobs http://www.aazk.org/animalKeepersForum/opportunity_knocks.php

European Association of Zoos and Aquaria - News then Vacancies http://www.eaza.net

Australasian Society of Zoo Keeping (ASZK) http://www.aszk.org.au/Zoo%20Positions%20Vacant.htm

Zoo Vets, Technicians and interns http://www.aazv.org/jobbankdisplaylistings.cfm

Bird Jobs in the Field http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/BJOB.html

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