What are the responsibilities and job description for the Zookeepers position at Wild Animal Safari, Inc.?
The Wild Animal Safari Zookeepers staff focuses on the care and feeding on our Drive-Thru and Walkabout Adventure Zoo animals, as well as herd management, and practical care of range animals and animals who live in their own enclosed exhibits. Will be required to work directly with wild animals in the open range and/or with the wild animals who are housed in their own enclosed exhibits. Zookeepers are typically not assigned to a single species, but are tasked based on experience, comfort level and expertise.
Requirements
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age or older
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Pass a pre-employment drug test after offer of employment is made
- Hold a valid Driver's License
- Full-time applicants must be able to work varied shifts, weekends and/or holidays, 32-40 hours a week
- Part time applicants must be able to work a minimum of 16 hours per week and be available weekends
- Prior experience working with exotic or domestic hoof stock animals preferred
- Thorough knowledge of animal behavior and husbandry preferred
- Completion of at least 2 collegiate years in degree plan of animal directed studies (e.g., Zoology, Biology, Animal Science, etc.) is preferred, but not required (substitute with experience)
- Experience working with a wide variety of animals such as exotic hoof stock, carnivores, birds, reptiles, etc. is preferred. Willing to train entry level zookeepers.
- Ability to work as a team
- Display efficiency and time management skills
- Complete assigned tasks with a positive attitude
- Demonstrate initiative and eagerness to learn
- Entry level admissions/retail employee base rate is $12.00
- Entry level zookeeper base pay rate is $13.00 and up depending on experience
- Entry Level education staff / bus drivers base pay rate is $12.00 and up depending on experience
- Entry level maintenance positions base pay rate is $15.00 and up depending on experience and part-time/full-time status
- Complete online application
- Attach a resume/CV, or cover letter if desired or appropriate
- Park management will schedule a phone and/or in-person interview
- Wild Animal Safari is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.
- Park Location: 124 Jungle Road, Strafford, Missouri 65757, phone (417) 859-5300
Salary : $12 - $15
