Facility
Dickerson Park Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
The Dickerson Park Zoo is seeking the next Zoo keeper. The Zoo’s animal collection is composed of many species managed through the Species Survival Plan of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Zoo participates in AZA SAFE programs for threatened species such as giraffes, radiated tortoise, and cheetahs. Our Zoo keepers are a part of a collaborative team environment, that work closely with Vet staff, education and maintenance.
This position will work primarily in the Tropical Asia section of Dickerson Park Zoo, focusing on our zoo’s Asian elephants, Malayan tigers and Siamang gibbons. We are looking for an individual with experience in animal husbandry and operant conditioning that works well in a team atmosphere and fast paced environment. Experience working with Elephants is preferred.
Dickerson Park Zoo supports more than twenty programs to save animals in the wild. Having met their rigorous standards, the Zoo has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums since 1986.
Benefits include:
Generous paid leave
Paid pension retirement
Paid health insurance
and MUCH MORE!
Education and Pre-requisites
-Typically requires two years of experience in an animal science related area including the care of domestic, native, and exotic animals;
-Experience requirement must be commensurate with the specialty area associated with current vacancy.
PREFERRED
-Directly related education and/or coursework.
Compensation and benefits
https://www.springfieldmo.gov/4873/Benefits-Perks
Application instructions
Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/springfieldmo/jobs/3871157/zoo-keeper