Full-Time Zookeeper

Please complete the job application to the best of your ability. Incomplete applications will not be considered. This includes past employment with references.

African Safari Wildlife Park is a drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employer. 

All employees are expected to cross-train in multiple positions.

Full-Time Zookeeper

African Safari Wildlife Park prides itself on providing guests with an interactive animal experience, promoting the appreciation and conservation of all living things. We are looking for passionate, dedicated, outstanding individuals to help us achieve this mission.

The Seasonal Zookeeper/Internship positions will have the opportunity to work with a variety of animals, including hoofstock, primates, small mammals, birds and reptiles. These positions entail being cross-trained in all animal-related positions. In line with our mission, those hired will be working in both guest-facing operations areas of the Park as well as behind-the-scenes areas.

Animal-related operations positions include (but are not limited to):

• Education Programs (presenting and handling)
• Animal Experience Attendant (monitor aviary, tortoise feedings and camel rides)
• Drive-Thru Guest Relations (monitor guest–animal Interactions)
• Front/Back Gate (inform guests of Park rules; distribute animal feed to guests)

Behind-the-scenes keeper duties include (but are not limited to):

• Providing proper care and welfare of animals, such as by preparing animal diets and implementing enrichment
• Cleaning/disinfecting of animal stalls, animal enclosures, keeper and common use space, and the public areas around them
• Unloading and stocking/organizing hay, straw and animal feed
• Assisting other keepers and veterinarians with procedures or treatments when necessary
• Utilizing Animal Care Software to maintain animal records and observations

Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older
• Possession of valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening
• Ability to remain active and on feet for several hours and in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to lift and move 50–75 pounds
• Must provide a negative TB test
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable learning to operate farm equipment (past experience not required)
• Background with or formal education in animal-related field (such as biology, zoology or wildlife biology) highly preferred