Facility

Alabama Safari Park

Closing Date

Description

Alabama Safari Park is a 350-acre drive through zoo and breeding center. We maintain an inventory of 800+ specimens comprised of large groups of hoofed stock as well as our “Safari Village”; which contains a petting area, lemur island, kangaroos and budgie aviary.

For the General Curator position, we are looking for a person with strong prior experience with hoofed stock and animal husbandry. Must be able to manage, train and motivate animal care staff, and overseeing breeding programs. This is a hands-on position and will require extensive time spent in the field observing both the staff and animal collection daily.

Requirements:
• This position requires hoof stock knowledge and experience.
• A strong work ethic, good physical condition and a willingness to learn.
• Minimum of 5 years paid animal care experience.
• Maintain a non-smoking work environment.
• Have the ability to work in all weather conditions.
• General knowledge of operating tractors, skid steers, and trailers a plus.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.

Education and Pre-requisites

• A strong work ethic, good physical condition and a willingness to learn.
• Minimum of 5 years paid animal care experience.
• Maintain a non-smoking work environment.
• Have the ability to work in all weather conditions.
• General knowledge of operating tractors, skid steers, and trailers a plus.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.

Compensation and benefits

Our benefits package includes competitive pay, vacation and sick leave, access to company assisted insurance and a 401K.

Application instructions

Please send your cover letter and resume to:

Chris Mogensen
Director
Alabama Safari Park
Chris@zoofariparks.com