Facility
Gulf Breeze Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
The Gulf Breeze Zoo, a 50-acre facility located in the beautiful Florida panhandle, is expanding and searching for additional keepers. The Zoo maintains a collection of over 900 animals including great apes, carnivores, primates, birds, reptiles and an abundance of hoofed stock.
Education and Pre-requisites
Currently Seeking:
An energetic and hardworking individual with hoof stock experience. Animals that you will be working with include several species of antelope, zebra, giraffe, llamas, ostrich and emu.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to animal care, training, behavioral enrichment, assist with medical needs, daily records and help with habitat maintenance. Although the primary role of this position is animal care, interacting and educating guests will be required.
All applicants must be physically fit and active, able to lift 50 pounds comfortably, and be able to work in all types of weather. Applicants must possess a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a valid driver’s license. Must adhere to strict personal appearance requirements with no visible tattoos permitted and maintain a non-smoking work environment. Weekends and holidays are mandatory workdays for new hires, as are long days when needed. Must be able to complete daily tasks in a timely fashion with minimal supervision once trained, keep good daily records, and be proficient at observing animals.
Note: Gulf Breeze Zoo is a Drug Free and Smoke Free work environment.
Compensation and benefits
Competitive salary, insurance, paid sick/vacation time and 401k options available.
Application instructions
APPLY NOW! Applicants should send cover letter, resume, 2 references to Chris Mogensen:
Contact: Chris@zoofariparks.com