Facility
Denver Zoo
Closing Date
July 28, 2018Description
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 Temporary Bird Zookeeper to provide the safe exhibition, handling, feeding, and husbandry of animal species at the Zoo. The bird division is comprised of a diverse bird collection of 127 species and 524 individual birds that include of ratites, waterbirds, cranes, raptors, hornbills and a large variety of softbill species. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s (or Associate’s) Degree in an animal-related or animal behavior-related field and at least two years of zoo keeping experience. This position is budgeted through the end of October 2018.
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!
Education and Pre-requisites
Not specified.
Compensation and benefits
Not specified.
Application instructions
Completed applications must be submitted by July 28, 2018
Denver Zoo reserves the right to close the position prior to the above date.
Denver Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please apply through www.denverzoo.org