Closing Date: 07/01/2019
Facility: Natural Bridge Zoological Park
Description:
Natural Bridge Zoological Park currently has openings for experienced and entry level animal keepers. Part Time, Full Time and Internships available. Housing may be available to the right applicants. 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.
Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years old and demonstrate an interest in animal care and public education. Previous animal care experience 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, NOT excuses and complainers.
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)