Facility
Azoosment Park
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Our seasonal zookeeper staff is responsible for the care of the entire animal staff at the Azoosment Park from parakeets, reptiles, hoofstock to bobcats and horses. The zookeepers are responsible for the feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and husbandry of our collection of animals. Along with the basic care of the animals you will also be responsible for operating the pony rides, petting zoo, horse drawn sleigh rides, and walk in parakeet aviary. Azoosment Park also has many programs that our animal staff oversees including overnight programs, animal educational shows, and summer zookeeper camps. This position runs from mid May to the end of October, being full time from June to the beginning of August.
Education and Pre-requisites
Azoosment Park is looking for self motivation, friendly, experienced animal keepers to join our staff. Animal keepers must have a general knowledge of animal care, husbandry, and education. All applicants must meet the following requirements:
~ Must have previous animal experience and/or college education with a emphasis in Zoology or Biology
~ Ability to both give and follow oral directions
~ Must be comfortable with both working in a team and completing tasks individually
~ Ability to work in any of the animal areas assigned regardless of the tasks at hand.
~ Ability to interact courteously, respectfully, and productively with supervisors, fellow employees, zoo visitors and general public.
~ Ability to remain on your feet for long periods of time.
~ Ability to lift at least 50 lbs on a regular basis.
~ Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
Compensation and benefits
$9.00 an hour
Application instructions
To apply go to the following link and follow the application directions, all applicants must include a resume with at least 2 references listed:
https://azoosmentpark.applicantstack.com/x/openings