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
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
Payrates
Entry level admissions/retail employee base rate is $9.00
Entry level zookeeper base pay rate is $10.00 and up depending on experience
Entry Level education staff / bus drivers base pay rate is $10.00 and up depending on experience
Entry level maintenance positions base pay rate is $11.00-$13.00 and up depending on experience and part-time/full-time status
How to Apply
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
Aggieland SafariTM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.
Park Location: 18075 FM 974, Bryan, Texas 77808, phone (979) 599-5440
Apply Now
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
- Preferred Skills & AttributesCompletion 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)
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
Payrates
Entry level admissions/retail employee base rate is $9.00
Entry level zookeeper base pay rate is $10.00 and up depending on experience
Entry Level education staff / bus drivers base pay rate is $10.00 and up depending on experience
Entry level maintenance positions base pay rate is $11.00-$13.00 and up depending on experience and part-time/full-time status
How to Apply
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
Aggieland SafariTM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.
Park Location: 18075 FM 974, Bryan, Texas 77808, phone (979) 599-5440
Apply Now
Salary : $11 - $13
