Facility
Virginia Safari Park
Closing Date
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Description
Virginia Safari Park, a 180-acre drive-through zoo and breeding center, is expanding and searching for additional keepers. We maintain an inventory of 1000+ specimens comprised of large groups of hoofed stock as well as a “Safari Village” comprised of primates, a walk-through aviary, reptiles, and petting area.
We currently have full-time openings available in the village section. These positions require a person with excellent observation skills and a strong work ethic. All keepers will be responsible for the daily care of the animals. Full-time keepers are required to maintain their animal records as well as assist in breeding programs. We are looking for people with strong prior experience. Experience can be substituted for a degree.
Animals that will be under your teams’ care:
– King Vultures
– Laughing Kookaburra
– Giant Anteaters
– Pygmy goats
– Ring Tailed Lemurs
– Ruppel Griffon Vultures
– Red Kangaroos
– Squirrel Monkeys
– Various reptiles
– Spider Monkeys
– African Penguins
– Black and White Ruffed Lemur
– Budgies
– Cheetah
– King Cheetah
– Eagle Owl
– Patagonian Conure
– Silvery Cheeked Hornbills
– Tigers
– Various Peafowl
– Various Pheasants
Education and Pre-requisites
Requirements:
• Big cat experience is required for any big cat position.
• Primate, bird, and/or hoof stock experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in science, Animal Science/Biology preferred.
• A strong work ethic, good physical condition, and a willingness to learn.
• Must be able to adhere to our strict personal appearance requirements, no visible tattoos permitted.
• Maintain a non-smoking work environment
• Have the ability to work in all weather conditions
• Experience in using or willing to learn to use trucks, tractors, weed eaters, and other types of machinery
• Minimum of 6 months of paid animal care
• Valid Driver’s license
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs
Compensation and benefits
Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Health Insurance, Vision and Dental
• PTO
• 401K
• Employee Housing (first come first serve)
Application instructions
Please send your cover letter and resume to:
Sarah Fitzgerald
Assistant Director
General Curator
Virginia Safari Park
229 Safari Lane
Natural Bridge, VA 24578
Snfitzgerald@virginiasafaripark.com