Facility
Phoenix Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
The Phoenix Zoo is currently seeking a full-time keeper for our Animal Resources Department. Animal Resources keepers support designated public experiences by developing and maintaining animal’s trained behavior for animal shows and programs. AR Keepers daily duties include observation of and reporting on all assigned animals, routine husbandry, monitoring diets, performing assigned and approved Behavioral Enrichment activities and animal training procedures, conducting interpretive programs and animal stage shows, and engaging and communicating with guests. Our Animal Discoveries and shows are a huge hit with the guests, giving them the opportunity to interact with animals and keeper staff up close.
Education and Pre-requisites
Minimum requirements for this position include a HS diploma with a preference for a BS degree in Life Science or equivalent experience, 1 year paid experience in work relevant to animal husbandry and experience in operant conditioning. The ideal candidate will be friendly and outgoing, and able to captivate groups of all ages and sizes. All Phoenix Zoo employees are required to pass pre-employment background checks including a drug test, this position will also require annual TB testing and a valid driver’s license.
Compensation and benefits
Not specified.
Application instructions
To view a more complete description and list of requirements and to apply for this position, please visit the Phoenix Zoo job page at:
Résumés are not accepted for any Zoo position without an accompanying application. While postings may remain on outside sites for longer, once a job is removed from The Phoenix Zoo job page it is closed and we will no longer accept applications.
The Phoenix Zoo is an EEOE/ADA employer.