Facility
Lincoln Children’s Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Responsibilities and Duties
Overview
This position is a 3 day per week zookeeping position which involves working with giraffes, tigers, spider monkeys and the Education Department’s Animal ambassador areas.
Principal Duties:
* Responsible for the daily husbandry and welfare of the zoo’s giraffe and Education Department animal holding areas.
* May observe and monitor the health and well-being of the zoo’s animals.
* Ensures the safety of the animals, staff, and public.
* Communicates with the veterinarian regarding all animal health concerns.
* Other duties as assigned.
* Facilitates shifting of giraffes and tigers.
Education and Pre-requisites
Minimum Requirements
* Some college course work in Animal Science preferred.
* Applicant will be trained on all necessary duties involved with this position.
Compensation and benefits
Dependent on experience
Application instructions
Send a resume, cover letter, and references to Stacy Varga, svarga@lincolnzoo.org