African Safari Wildlife Park 2025 Seasonal Staff

Park Operations Staff

Operation Staff positions include but are not limited to:

Gift Shop

Ticket Booth

Front Gate or Back Gate Attendant

Café Food Service & Ice Cream**

Animal Experience Attendant**

Description: 

• Greets all Guests with a smile and offer assistance; via in person or over the phone. 
• Accepting tickets from Guests, scanning prepaid admission tickets, using POS system to input admissions, accepting coupons and payment, and distributing admission receipts to Guests.
• Communicates clearly and in a friendly manner.
• Handles cash or card transactions, provides merchandise to Guest and communicates appreciation for their business.
• Responsible for following asset protection policies and requirements.
• Tasks include but not limited to: making and distributing feed cups, enforcing a set of rules for the safety of the guests and staff, monitor the vehicles as they enter the Drive Thru and keep all stations free of trash and debris.
• Responsible for all checklists associated with the cashier positions. 
• Responsible for keeping assigned areas clean, includes stocking merchandise and concessions as instructed by Supervisor.
• Works as a team player to help others complete their objectives as needed.
• Responsible for following all zoo sanitation standards.
• Handles Guest sales in a prompt, friendly, courteous manner using suggestive selling techniques
• Use radio to communicate to Management, Supervisors and or Rangers in Drive Thru with any questions or concerns. 

Safari Café - Food Service and Ice Cream**

• Responsible for preparation of various food products according to prescribed recipes. Learns menu items, portions, and prices. 
• Keeps a clean and orderly area including all kitchen equipment, food prep area, and guest areas (tables, chairs, serving lines, condiment stands, etc.)
• Some heavy lifting is involved (approx. 40-50 lbs.)
• Honesty and reliability is a must with knowledge of accurate cash handling. Use of suggestive selling techniques. 
• Ability to follow instructions; and work in groups or as an individual during rush times. 
• Must maintain a well-groomed & professional appearance at all times.
• Must follow ServSafe guidelines provided upon training to ensure food safety for all guests and staff. 

Animal Experience Attendant (Zoo It All Station, Aviary Attendant, Tortoise Attendant )**

• Animal Experience Attendant positions will rotate with all Operation positions
• Responsible for the daily cleaning, operation, and Guest assistance at these experiences.
• Establish confidence to offer facts and answer guests questions during the experience and know detailed information about the animal in the experience you are stationed. 
• Monitor the safety of both guests and animals during all experiences.
• Handling on the spot cash or card transactions.
• Portion lettuce for feedings, distribute budgie sticks and / or sell additional merchandise & concessions at your station.
• Keep service areas clean and presentable 
• Must be comfortable with physically assisting children and adults onto a camel. 
• Comfortable radioing Wildlife staff or Supervisors with any animal or guest questions / concerns. 

Qualifications for all Operation positions (will vary based on individual positions): 

• Must be able to communicate well, follow instructions, work well with money, and be patient, alert, efficient, and courteous at all times.
• Should have a cheerful, courteous manner with a natural smile and be mature, level-headed.
• Not easily flustered by large crowds.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and speak the English language.
• Experience on a register is helpful, but not required.
• Applicant must not mind being confined to a cashier booth and working alone during their shift.
• Must be prepared to stand and walk alongside vehicles entering the Drive Thru throughout the day. 
• Must be comfortable using a radio to communicate with Management and other Coworkers.

The following positions require you to be at least 18 years of age and / or with a valid Drivers License. See Qualifications for more details based on individual positions:

Groundskeeper

• Performs manual labor as it related to the maintenance of building and grounds
• Responsible for cleanliness of all public Park areas and behind the scenes areas, including but not limited to mowing, weed eating, power washing, trash removal, window washing and restroom cleaning. 
• Tasks will be assigned based on age, minors will be required to follow Ohio Law for task types.
• Qualifications: 
  • Ability to follow both oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to perform manual labor.
  • Ability to work under adverse conditions including weather and heights.
  • Valid driver's license required for all employees over 18+ and a good driving record to be able to drive and operate a golf cart. 

Maintenance / Landscaping / Building & Grounds

• Performs manual labor as it related to the repair and maintenance of building and grounds
• Landscaping of grounds
• Repair or modification of existing exhibits, and construction of new exhibits in accordance with the instructions provided by management.  
• Qualifications:
  • Basic knowledge of construction principles and practices.
  • Ability to follow both oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
  • Ability to work under adverse conditions including weather and heights.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
  • Preferably, background in basic carpentry, masonry, and/ or welding. 
  • Must be at least 18 years old with a valid Driver's License to operate a Golf Cart and handle Power Tools.