Facility

natural bridge zoo

Closing Date

Description

Natural Bridge Zoological Park currently has openings for experienced and entry level animal keepers. Part Time, Full Time and Internships available. Dedicated individuals will participate in the care of a variety of hoof-stock, primates, small mammals, birds etc.

Successful Candidate will be responsible for;
1. Monitoring and documenting Daily Animal Health.
2. Preparation of diets including processing of meat, fruits/veggies and daily administration of supplements.
3. Maintaining cleanliness of animal habitats and food areas.
4. Build relationships with the animals and participate with operant conditioning training and behavioral enrichment.
5. Participate with husbandry practices for voluntary captive health care.
6. Educational tours, keeper talks.
7. Participate with modifying exhibits and participation with building of new exhibits.
8. Participate with maintenance of grounds in and around exhibits.

Education and Pre-requisites

Must be at least 18 years old and demonstrate an interest in animal care and public education. Previous exotic animal care experience is a plus. Degree in biology, zoology etc. or working towards degree is preferred.

Must be comfortable with all the physical challenges that come along with the position, including but not limited to: walking/standing for extended periods of time, lifting/carrying heavy objects (up to 50 lbs), climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, scrubbing, raking, etc. Animal keepers work in all conditions and must be willing to adapt.

Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions and effectively communicate with staff and other interns. Must be able to work independently as well as with other keepers. Extrovert or Introvert, we require a friendly face for our guests visiting the park. We want CAN DO people.

(PLEASE UNDERSTAND)
Animal care jobs require responsible individuals. The animals rely on their care takers to show up when scheduled, and do their job properly every time. If you call out of work for headaches, upset stomach, house cat has a hairball etc, DON’T apply for animal care positions. If you are more concerned with making friends, spreading gossip, or looking at your phone, Do Not Apply. We want responsible, mature , motivated people.

Flexible work schedule is needed including some Holidays and weekends. Keepers living onsite are sometimes required to do night time checks of pregnant animals, or provide feeding to infant animals at night. Keepers may be on required to participate after hours in the event of an emergency (tree limb damaging enclosure, birthing difficulty etc)

Compensation and benefits

Hourly & Salary Positions are available. Compensation is commensurate with position and experience. On site housing is available to qualified individuals, and includes a fully furnished 2 bedroom unit, with electric, water, W&D, high speed internet etc.

Application instructions

Please email applications to naturalbridgezoo@hotmail.com
Subject Line of email should say. KEEPER POSITION