Job Postings

Lead Primate Zookeeper

Facility

Denver Zoo

Closing Date
October 30, 2019
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 Lead Primate Zookeeper to support the Assistant Curator in the management of the daily operations of the department, while providing safe exhibition, handling, feeding, husbandry and training to the primate collection. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of zookeeping experience at an AZA-accredited institution. Experience working with primates is preferred.
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 October 30, 2019
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

Not specified.

Compensation and benefits

Not specified.

Application instructions

Completed applications must be submitted by October 30, 2019
Denver Zoo reserves the right to close the position prior to the above date.
Denver Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer
www.denverzoo.org