Facility
Virginia Safari Park
Closing Date
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Description
Virginia Safari Park, a 180-acre drive-through zoo and breeding center, is expanding and searching for additional staff under new management and staffing models. We maintain an inventory of 1000+ specimens comprised of large groups of hoofed stock and our “Safari Village,”; a 10-acre section comprised of primates, carnivores, various bird species including penguins, a walk-through aviary, reptiles, and petting area.
We look for a person with solid prior experience with carnivores, primates, birds, reptiles, and animal husbandry for this Assistant Curator position. Must be able to manage, train and motivate animal care staff, assist with setting up and overseeing breeding programs. This is a hands-on position and will require extensive time spent in the field observing both the staff and animal collection daily. Experience can be substituted for a degree.
Education and Pre-requisites
This position requires extensive carnivore, primate, avian, and reptile knowledge and experience, including working with cheetah, African penguins, and reptiles.
A BS in Animal Science/Biology preferred
A strong work ethic, good physical condition, and a willingness to learn
Must be able to adhere to our strict personal appearance requirements
Maintain a non-smoking work environment
Have the ability to work in all weather conditions
Experience in using or willing to learn to use trucks, tractors, weed eaters, and other types of machinery
Minimum of 5 years paid animal care,
Precise record-keeping, collection management experience
Knowledge of proper animal conformation & body conditions, gestation periods, nutrition, and forages is a plus.
Valid Driver’s license
Must be able to work weekends and holidays
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs
Compensation and benefits
• Competitive salary
• Health Insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid vacation
• 401K
• Bonuses
Application instructions
Please send your cover letter and resume to:
Mark Haddad
Assistant Director
General Curator
Virginia Safari Park
229 Safari Lane
Natural Bridge, VA 24578
Curator@virginiasafaripark.com
(540) 291-3205 ext. 108