Facility

Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari

Closing Date

Description

Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari is announcing the immediate opening of a full-time Zookeeper. Looking for an enthusiastic professional with multitasking abilities and wants to jump in, work hard and contribute as a team member.
•Day-to-day husbandry including: preparing diets for animals, feed and water animals, clean, sanitize, maintain and repair animal quarters as required; shovel, rake, hose, sweep, dust, and mop floors.
•Cross-training all areas of zoo
•Maintain adequate records on daily activities, observe animal behavior; reporting animal behavior.
•Participate in behavioral management programs and enrichment for animal collection
•Routine animal handling.
•Routine animal health care.
•Properly maintain exhibits, animal facilities, and equipment as trained for position.
•Properly maintain mechanical equipment as trained for position.

Education and Pre-requisites

Must be 19 years of age or older.
•Valid driver license with good driving record.
•A degree in animal science, biology, zoology or related field is preferred.
•Previous experience working with exotic animals.
•Work independently as well as collaboratively with a team on daily routines and park projects.
•Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
•Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
•Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
•Have proficiently in performing assigned duties.
•Time management in a high paced environment.
•Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, kneel, bend, crouch, squat, and stand for extended periods of time.
•Must maintain current tetanus vaccination within 10 years and proof of a negative TB within the current year.
•Ability to work flexible schedule that includes weekends and holiday.
•Able to work as a team with other staff members.
•Able to work effectively in all conditions (i.e. heat, rain, snow)

Compensation and benefits

Full Time salary
Hourly pay during probation period
Life Insurance benefits
Paid vacation time
Simple IRA after 1 year
Free Lunch Program

Application instructions

Send a cover letter and resume
Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari
10094 Hwy 70 West, Minocqua, WI 54548
Phone: (715) 356-5588 Fax: (715) 358-3688
E-mail: nature@wildwoodwildlifepark.com