Facility
Gulf Breeze Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
The Gulf Breeze Zoo, a 50-acre facility located in the beautiful Florida panhandle, is searching for a Primate/Carnivore keeper. The Zoo maintains a collection of over 900 animals including great apes, carnivores, primates, birds, reptiles and a large petting area.
Our Primate/Carnivore keepers work with a wide variety of animals including but not limited to; Tigers, Lions, Siamang, Gibbon, Guenon, Bear, Otter, various Lemur, and Tamarin species.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to providing proper animal care through:
• Daily cleaning and maintenance of exhibits.
• Diet preparation and feeding.
• Assist in vet and medical procedures.
• Daily observation of animals including for injuries, breeding, and general healthcare.
• Administer proper enrichment to various animal species.
• Help with capture, moving, and handling of the animals in your care according to set policies and procedures.
• Use small machinery, power tools, and lawn equipment in a safe manner.
• Must be able to communicate and give keeper talks to guests through formal and informal encounters.
Education and Pre-requisites
A bachelor’s degree in an animal relevant field is strongly desired.
Previous experience with exotic animals feeding, care, and exhibit cleaning/maintenance is beneficial and may be substituted for a 4 year degree in some cases. 1-2 years of carnivore, primate experience is preferred.
All applicants must be physically fit and active, able to lift 50 pounds comfortably and be able to work in all types of weather. Applicants must possess a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a valid driver’s license. Ability to follow a strict personal dress code and maintain a valid driver’s license is required. Note: Gulf Breeze Zoo is a drug free and smoke free work environment.
Compensation and benefits
Competitive salary, insurance, paid sick and vacation time, and 401k options.
Application instructions
To Apply: send cover letter and resume to curator@gulfbreezezoo.org