Zookeeper

The ABQ BioPark has been continuously accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) for more than 30 years, demonstrating the BioPark’s ongoing leadership in animal welfare and veterinary care, conservation, education, guest experience and safety.

At the core of the BioPark’s AZA accreditation is the professional staff dedicated to the care of our living collections.

This position, once hired, will automatically be enrolled in the BioPark’s Animal Care Excellence (ACE) program a new certification program that allows animal care staff to advance in their careers through ongoing training and development opportunities while also improving the lives of the animals entrusted to our care.

Employees follow a curriculum of online and in-person trainings about a range of topics including animal wellness, nutrition, animal training and enrichment.

This position will be hired at a Level I, II or III depending on experience and education. For more information about the ACE Program :

Position Summary

Maintain and care for a variety of animals within the BioPark; assist curatorial and veterinary staff as needed and perform a variety of activities relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

These positions are part of the BioPark Training and Certification program.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug / alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks / duties performed by employees within this job classification.

Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Preferred Knowledge

• Principles and practices of animal behavior and physiology
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Operations, services and activities of a biological park program
• Methods and techniques of handling a variety of animals

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Prepare adequate diets for animal consumption
• Operate a variety of diet preparation equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Ability to learn operations, services and activities of a biological park program
• Ability to learn methods and techniques of handling a variety of animals
• Learn to prepare diets for animal consumption
• Learn to operate a variety of animal / arthropod diet preparation equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner
• Work with a variety of domestic and wild animals / arthropods
• Clean and maintain assigned animal enclosures according to established BioPark guidelines
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Experience Required

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Last updated : 2024-03-26