Facility
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
• Perform good husbandry practices for a large variety of reptiles, including some venomous, living in indoor and outdoor habitats.
• Perform habitat cleaning, maintenance, landscaping, repair, and construction.
• Prepare healthy diets, monitor individual animal food consumption.
• Interface with veterinary and suppliers
• Be responsible and be able to emcee the daily “Giant Snake Show”.
• Conduct “Supermog” safari tours involving other department’s animals.
• Relieve visitor transportation occasionally if needed.
Education and Pre-requisites
• Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of experience working with reptiles or in the zookeeping field
• Bachelors degree recommended, but not required
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays
• Must be able to commit to 40 hours per week, year around
• Must be able to work outside in extreme temperatures and weather conditions
• Must have valid ID and reliable transportation to work
• Must be capable of lifting 50+ pounds
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
Compensation and benefits
• Pay is based on experience
• Benefits consist of paid sick days and holidays after a 3-month probationary period, and vacation with pay after one year
Application instructions
To apply, please send cover letter, resume and references to reptiles@outofafricapark.com.
Feel free to email any questions. Include your phone number if you wish.