Facility
Gulf Breeze Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
The Gulf Breeze Zoo is a 50-acre facility, located just east of Pensacola, Florida. This ZAA-Accredited facility is home to a diverse collection of animals: consisting of Nile and pygmy hippos, white and Indian rhinos, giraffe, and other various hoofed stock species. As well as gorillas, orangutans, a myriad of smaller primates, large cats, bears, a petting area, and a wide assortment of birds and reptiles.
Gulf Breeze Zoo is looking for an experienced Bird keeper. This position will aid in the breeding programs of spectacled owls, king vultures, multiple toucan species, macaws, turaco, multiple hornbill species and other various birds. An understanding of nutrition, breeding habits, proper display techniques, and an eye for animal health and well-being is imperative.
This role is a working position, which will also aid in the hand raising of species when necessary.
Education and Pre-requisites
• 2+ years of paid experience in a zoological park or breeding center
• Extensive hands-on experience with hand raising various bird species.
• BS in the animal related sciences preferred.
• Non-smoking work environment.
Compensation and benefits
Salary commensurate with experience, paid sick and vacation time, insurance options, 401k.
Application instructions
Email cover letter and resume to: curator@gulfbreezezoo.org.