Facility
Gulf Breeze Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
Job Description: Senior Bird Keeper
We are looking for an experienced Bird keeper. This position will aid in the breeding programs of spectacled owls, king vultures, multiple toucan species, macaws, turaco, multiple hornbill species and other various birds. An understanding of nutrition, breeding habits, proper display techniques, and an eye for animal health and well-being is imperative.
This role is a working position, which will act as the primary in hand raising of bird species and the breeding program.
Education and Pre-requisites
• 2+ years of paid experience in a zoological park or breeding center
• Extensive hands-on experience with hand raising various bird species.
• BS in the animal related sciences preferred.
Compensation and benefits
Salary commensurate with experience, paid sick and vacation time, insurance options, 401k.
Application instructions
Email cover letter and resume to: curator@gulfbreezezoo.org.
You can view our website at www.gulfbreezezoo.org