Facility
RainForest Adventures
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
RainForest Adventures has an opening for a full time, multi-species keeper at the zoo.
RainForest is located in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee.
We are seeking a full time zoo keeper with experience in a zoological setting. The zoo collection includes small mammals (primates, prosimians), domestic hoof stock, birds, reptiles and amphibians with an emphasis on tropical species. Collection is approx. 140 species, consisting of 600-650 animals.
Responsibilities include daily maintenance & feeding of the animal collection, as well as direct interaction with the general public.
Specialization in one specific area of animal husbandry is acceptable but the applicant will be required to maintain various species of zoo animals.
Experience in conducting educational zoo programs for both schools, and the general public is required. Videos of your presentations may be submitted with the resume.
A review of our website at www.rfadventures.com will give potential applicants a feel for the facility and species they would be required to work with.
Education and Pre-requisites
5+ years experience in public zoological setting
Good health
Lifting 50+ pounds
Available any hours, zoo is open 365 days per year
Excellent public speaking skills
Compensation and benefits
Starting salary $12.00 per hour.
Application instructions
Please submit resume to rainforest24@juno.com