Facility

Busch Gardens Tampa

Closing Date

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Description

 Must be at least 18 years of age
 College degree in Psychology, Zoology, Biology, or related field preferred
 Carnivore or Great Ape husbandry background preferred
 Hard-working, decisive, and able to handle multiple responsibilities
 Must be team-oriented and flexible, with a positive attitude and the ability and desire to work
in a dynamic, stimulating environment
 Self-disciplined, able to follow carefully honed interaction and safety guidelines
 Career-oriented, responsible for your own advancement within our progressive career
ladder program
 Robust communication skills: includes public speaking and guest relations, as well as
efficient communication with team members
 Must be able to work at least 40 hours a week, and must be available to work a flexible
schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays
 Candidate must be to lift/push/pull/carry 50 lbs. on frequent basis, perform activities
requiring bending at waist and reaching above shoulder, stooping, tasks involving simple
and complex hand grasping, occasional climbing (stairs/ladders), extensive walking and
standing and limited sedentary work. Work location is primarily outdoors, must be able to
work in Florida weather conditions: heat, humidity, cold, and precipitation as well as indoor
conditioned workspace
 Experience will be evaluated to place candidate in appropriate career-ladder level, job title,
and pay rate

Education and Pre-requisites

 Operant conditioning, utilizing creative, positive reinforcement in protected contact
environments
 Provide physical stimulation and mental challenges for our animals as a member of our elite
animal husbandry professionals
 Daily cleaning and maintenance of display area and state-of-the-art husbandry facilities
 Husbandry training for veterinary and breeding program procedures
 Active participation in behavioral research programs
 Enthusiastically communicate with park guests the passion and pride of SEA’s animal
conservation programs
 Daily record keeping

Compensation and benefits

Salary: $13.24 – $16.55
Position Type: Full Time
Reports To: Zoo Management
Relocation Provided: No
Recruiter: Dani Limbach

Application instructions

External candidates may apply at www.buschgardensjobs.com.