Facility
ZOOWORLD ZOOLOGICAL & BOTANICAL CON
Closing Date
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Description
ZooWorld Zoological Park is a five-acre facility located just minutes from the beautiful white sandy beaches of Florida’s emerald coast.
Seeking highly motivated and innovative individuals to fill a full-time, permanent Zoo Keeper 1 position working in our reptile department.
This position will care for a variety of exotic animals in a fast paced educationally focused environment. As part of the ZooWorld team, you will be required to work a rotating schedule that includes some weekends and holidays, and perform highly physical tasks on a daily basis.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
Prepare regular and special diets for the park. Maintain the herptile population at ZooWorld monitoring seasonal temperatures, egg incubation, exhibit design and all basic care. Daily interaction with the public through the use of ambassador animals, keeper talks, and up-close experiences.
All animal care staff are required to interact regularly with zoo guests, maintain a clean and professional appearance and conduct themselves in a positive fashion at all times.
Education and Pre-requisites
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Bachelors degree or higher with at least 1 internship or
High school graduate with at least 2 years paid exotic experience.
Minimum one year experience working with herptiles.
Good interpersonal and communications skills.
Must be able to interact with guests in a courteous and professional manner.
Must be able to learn and integrate information, knowledge, and direction quickly.
Must be reliable and show initiative.
Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Preference will be given to candidates with:
Bachelor’s degree or college coursework in relevant biological field or equivalent.
Six months or more at an animal care facility.
Experience handling, feeding and caring for reptiles.
Experience with public presentation.
Compensation and benefits
Pay based on experience, PTO, medical benefits, 401-K
Application instructions
Email a resume and cover letter to: curator@zooworldpcb.com