Job Postings

Bird Zookeeper

Facility

Denver Zoo

Closing Date
January 10, 2020
Description

Denver Zoo is a leader in animal care, wildlife conservation, and education. We are passionate about our commitment to excellence in support of our mission to secure a better world for animals through human understanding.
Denver Zoo honors our animals, staff, and guests by conducting ourselves at the highest level of integrity through our Core Actions — Inspire Awe: Safety, Care, Connect and by embracing our Core Behaviors of: Passion, Respect, Innovation, Diversity, and Excellence in all that we do.
Denver Zoo’s Animal Care Department has an opportunity for a full time Bird Zookeeper to provide the safe exhibition, handling, feeding, and husbandry of animal species at the Zoo. The bird division is comprised of a diverse bird collection that include ratites, waterbirds, cranes, raptors, hornbills and a large variety of softbill species. In addition, the institution has significantly supported bird programs including an avian propagation center, an interactive Lorikeet feeding experience and associated new bird exhibits. We are looking for a candidate with experience in the captive husbandry, exhibition and propagation, training and enrichment of a varied number of bird species. The candidate should have some experience in capture and restraint of varied bird species; avian captive propagation techniques; exhibit maintenance, design and renovation; good record keeping skills, operant condition training and the ability to work well as part of a team. In addition, avian artificial incubation and hand-rearing experience is desirable, but not required.
Our staff is a dedicated and diverse group of individuals committed to providing quality care to our animals while creating moments of awe for guests. If you are a like-minded individual and thrive in a dynamic, fast paced, and innovative culture, Denver Zoo is the place for you!

Completed applications must be submitted by January 10, 2020
Denver Zoo reserves the right to close the position prior to the above date.
Denver Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer
www.denverzoo.org

Education and Pre-requisites

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Compensation and benefits

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Application instructions

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