Facility
Sedgwick County Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
Responsible for the development, management and operation of the elephant program. Participates in the acquisition/disposition of specimens, development of enrichment & research and breeding protocols for the program. Advanced knowledge of natural history and management of elephants in a zoo.
Prepares and maintains records for all aspects of animal management. Supervises, trains, monitors staff and participates in the care of elephants.
This opportunity of a lifetime provides the successful candidate the chance to build a team of caring professionals and create a program of elephant care prior to the arrival of a group of elephants, and prior to the opening of a new, modern state-of-the-art exhibit.
This new exhibit, which will be one of the largest and most complex in North America, has a footprint of over 7 acres. Features include, but are not limited to, an 18,000 sq. foot barn with natural substrate stalls and family room. The barn also features a hydraulic RERD for enhanced care for the elephants. The spacious yards include undulating terrain, natural substrate, rocks, trees, a splash pool with a waterfall, a 7,200 sq. foot, 12’ foot deep natural “canal” with elephant access, several opportunities for random feeding, opportunities for varied behavior enrichment, and a water cannon. Great care was given in the design of the exhibit to provide circumstances where a herd of elephants will be able to exhibit behaviors representative of their counterparts living in Africa.
Education and Pre-requisites
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Biology, Zoology, Wildlife Management/Science or a related field. Three or more years paid zoo experience managing an elephant program that includes adult bulls, cows and calves. Completion of Association of Zoos & Aquariums, Principles of Elephant Management Course I & II. Valid State of Kansas Drivers License and U.S. Passport.
Compensation and benefits
Sedgwick County Zoo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a full-time exempt position with benefits. Included are health & life insurance and retirement through Kansas Public Employees Retirement System. Salary range is $45,344 – $68,016.
Application instructions
No phone calls or in-person applicants.
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Department Zoo – Elephant Manager