Facility
Utah’s Hogle Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
Utah’s Hogle Zoo is announcing the opening of one full-time Animal Care position on the Primate Team.
The Zoo is seeking qualified applicants for a primate keeper in the Animal Care Department. This full time, year round position will include responsibilities for a diverse group of animals.
The Zoo is seeking a highly-qualified animal care specialist to provide superior daily care of many species with a focus on primates including orangutans and gorillas. Applicant will be involved with exhibit maintenance, conservation breeding programs, introductions for housing, veterinary procedures, animal training and enrichment, addressing the media, and education programs.
Education and Pre-requisites
Applicants must be able to work effectively with guests, staff and volunteers. Excellent communication and writing skills will be necessary in the successful pursuit of this position. There is a strong expectation of experience in operant conditioning and ability to uphold high enrichment standards. A degree in life sciences, biology, zoology or related field is preferred. Preference will be given to those with at least 2 years paid experience working with primates, specifically great apes at an AZA accredited facility.
Applicant must be able to work under diverse and variable weather conditions, in close proximity to guests, be able to lift over 60 pounds without injury, bend, stoop, jump and generally move quickly to avoid dangerous situations.
Compensation and benefits
Salt Lake City, Utah, is the gateway for outstanding outdoor activities with world-class skiing less than 30 minutes away and more than 20 National Parks and monuments within a few hours’ drive – this area is ideal for nature lovers!
This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off and participation in the Utah Retirement System. Compensation DOE.
Application instructions
Apply on our website, www. hoglezoo.org. Attach a cover letter and current resume. Cover letters may be addressed to Erin Jones, Curator of Primates & Pachyderms at Utah’s Hogle Zoo.