Facility
Virginia Safari Park
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Virginia Safari Park, a 180-acre drive through zoo and breeding center, is expanding and searching for additional keepers. We maintain an inventory of 1000+ specimens comprised of large groups of hoofed stock as well as a “Safari Village” comprised of primates, walk-through aviary, reptiles and petting area.
We currently have full openings available in the safari section. These positions require a person with excellent observation skills and a strong work ethic. All keepers will be responsible for the daily care of the animals. Full time keepers are required to maintain their animal records as well as assist in breeding programs. We are looking for people with a strong hoofed stock background in either exotics or domestics. Experience can be substituted for a degree.
Requirements:
• Hoof stock experience domestic or exotic.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in science, 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, no visible tattoos permitted.
• Maintain a non-smoking work environment
• Must have the ability to work in all weather conditions (up to 8 hrs every day)
• Experience in using or willing to learn to use trucks, tractors, weed eaters, and other types of machinery
• Minimum of 6 months paid animal care
• Valid Driver’s license
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
Education and Pre-requisites
* Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences Field
* Minimum 6 months paid experience working with hoofstock – exotic or domestic
(zoological setting or large farming environment)
** additional experience in lieu of education requirements considered
Compensation and benefits
Not specified.
Application instructions
Please submit your resume with cover letter to:
Sarah Friedel – Safari Curator –
scurator@virginiasafaripark.com