Facility
Gladys Porter Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
The Gladys Porter Zoo is seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) zoo keeper in the Herpetology department. Herpetology keepers carry out the daily care of assigned reptiles and amphibians, which includes cleaning, feeding, watering, and observing animals, as well as providing training and enrichment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly responsible for daily animal husbandry
Observes animals for medical issues and reports accordingly to the supervisor
Maintains an accurate record of animals in section including animal welfare and enrichment reports
Performs routine maintenance in assigned areas, including painting, grass cutting, tree trimming, etc.
Education and Pre-requisites
One year’s experience working with reptiles and amphibians required • One year experience in an AZA accredited facility, or professional zoological institution preferred
Advanced husbandry experience with amphibians is preferred
Must be physically fit and able to bend, kneel, climb, and lift 50 lbs. • Must be able to work in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc) • Will be required to work weekends, holidays, some evenings, rotating schedules, and, as circumstances warrant, beyond normal work hours
Compensation and benefits
100% employer-paid health and life insurance; Paid time off: vacation, holidays and sick leave; Friendly co-workers . . . join our family! Zoo-friendly community; No traffic jams on the freeways; Extremely low cost-of-living!!
Application instructions
Interested candidates should submit a resume and references to the Curator of Herpetology, Clint Guadiana, at [email protected] before March 8, 2022. Please put the words “Herpetology Keeper” in the subject line.
Gladys Porter Zoo
500 E. Ringgold Street
Brownsville, TX 78520
Phone: 956 546-7187
Fax: 956 541-4940