Facility
Tigers for Tomorrow Exotic Animal Preserve
Closing Date
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Description
Tigers for Tomorrow is a non-profit facility dedicated to the well-being, safety and care of all animals. The facility is located in Northeast Alabama in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Tigers for Tomorrow now has 3 positions available for a 3 month and a 6 month, full time interns. Tigers for Tomorrow is home to over 160 animals and is a last stop. Work is physically demanding, and being self-motivated while working in a team environment is important. Working in various weather conditions. Interns are responsible for: Basic husbandry of horses, farmyard animals, hoofstock, and big cats bears and wolves.
Cleaning and maintaining habitats and animal housing
Prepare diets and monitor feeding daily,
Make daily observations of animals and report any abnormalities to the supervisor.
Providing animal enrichment
Presenting and educating the public by means of tours and talking with the public
Requirements:
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Education and Pre-requisites
A degree in Zoology, Biology or related field or working towards a degree in a related field is preferred, but experience with exotic animal husbandry may be considered.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation:
$75.00 a week stipend for first 3 months, $100.00 a week 4th -6th month. Housing and all utilities including WIFI is provided a mile away from the preserve.
Application instructions
Please email resume, cover letter, references, to Untamedmountain@gmail.com.
An additional application will be emailed upon review.