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Rare Species Conservatory Foundation

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Full Time Animal Care Specialist

Loxahatchee, FL · On-site

$18.50 - $20/hr

... conservation organizations across South America, Africa, and the Caribbean. RSCF holds a Candid Gold Seal of Transparency and is recognized for hands-on, science-driven conservation work that goes ...

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Lion Country Safari

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Loxahatchee, FL · On-site

$13 - $16.50/hr

Job Type Full-time Description Amusement Park Attendant Loxahatchee, FL Description Lion Country ... Free uniforms MISSION STATEMENT Be a leader in animal care, conservation, and education to inspire ...

Brevard Zoo

Learning Programs Facilitator

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$15.60/hr

Level 2) Status: Full-time FLSA hourly non-exempt Department: Conservation Learning Reports to ... Africa area, giraffe feeding, and rhinoceros and various other animal encounters. The Learning ...

Lion Country Safari

Landscaper

Loxahatchee, FL · On-site

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Lion Country Safari is seeking a motivated, dependable, and hardworking Full Time Landscaper to ... care, conservation efforts, and park operations. Requirements DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Landscaper

Loxahatchee Groves, FL · On-site

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Dallas Zoo

General Application - Animal Care

Dallas, TX

$15.50 - $21/hr

Summary Are you passionate about animal care, welfare, and conservation? Submit your application ... For full-time staff, the Dallas Zoo offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance ...

Akron Zoological Park

Lead Avian Animal Keeper

Akron, OH · On-site

$27.23/hr

... and conservation plans that outline several important projects including a new $25M+ African ... With that as a canvas, the Akron Zoo is seeking a full-time, 40-hour per week Avian Lead Animal ...

Akron Zoological Park

Lead Avian Animal Keeper

Akron, OH · On-site

$27.23/hr

... and conservation plans that outline several important projects including a new $25M+ African ... With that as a canvas, the Akron Zoo is seeking a full-time, 40-hour per week Avian Lead Animal ...

The Living Desert

Gardens Curator

Palm Desert, CA · On-site

$70K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description Position Summary: The Gardens Curator is a leadership position ... Having the mission of desert conservation through preservation, education and appreciation, our ...

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Animal Keeper - African Elephant Crossing

Animal Keeper - African Elephant Crossing

Cleveland Metroparks

Cleveland, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Cleveland Metroparks rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 34 rated wildlife parks and zoos

Job description

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is seeking an Animal Keeper for the African Elephant Crossing area. This position primarily focuses on the care and management of African elephants, while also providing husbandry for African birds, meerkats, naked mole rats, and a rock python.
An Animal Keeper possesses a proven working knowledge of animal husbandry, a strong conservation ethic, exceptional interpersonal skills and strong leadership abilities to provide high quality care for assigned areas.
The Animal Keeper will be responsible for maintaining exceptional husbandry standards specific to this area, learning and following all Standard Operating Procedures and Elephant Management Guidelines, and participating in training for the operation of a skid steer.
This position includes 6-month performance and safety evaluations to progressively develop and assess skill levels. The ideal candidate will work effectively within a close-knit team environment, adhere to all safety and operational guidelines, and actively support the philosophy and goals of the elephant program. The elephant program specifically focuses on: Keeper safety, increased elephant activity and social integration, improved elephant participation in training sessions, increased public interaction and elephant reproductive assessments.
HUSBANDRY
  • Provides food, water, medications, and supplements as indicated by schedules, prescriptions, or diet boards. To include loading and unloading animal feeds, hay, bedding, and animal care supplies.
  • Completes and reviews daily activity reports, diet consumption reports, behavior and/or training records, enrichment records, or any other written documentation on assigned animals.
  • Cleans, maintains, and disinfects animal enclosures and service areas.
  • Observes individual animals daily and reports animal behavior, appearance, fecal conditions, and unique characteristics.
  • Performs proper restraint techniques for crating, transferring, or veterinary procedures.
  • Monitors, reports, and performs pest control in assigned areas.
  • Prepares and continually enhances animal areas for aesthetic, reproductive, behavior, and animal safety (i.e. perching material, nest boxes, "furniture", live or artificial plants, etc.).
  • Samples and records water analysis.
  • Provides continual environmental enrichment by approved methods.
  • Trains assigned animals for husbandry and enrichment.
  • Responds to hazardous or potentially unsafe situations by taking corrective action and promptly notifying supervisory staff.

CONSERVATION & SCIENCE
  • Participates in ex situ and/or in situ conservation initiatives (i.e., studbooks, field research, public education, marketing, etc.)
  • Supports, accommodates, and/or participates in on-ground research initiatives (i.e., research proposal review, assist outside researchers, systematic record-keeping, behavior observations, literature searches, presentations to staff/volunteers, data or sample collections, etc.)
  • Possesses knowledge of research and conservation initiatives in nature and in zoos. This may include Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's involvement, AZA's, or any organization within his or her area of interest or expertise.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
  • Communicates regularly with peers and managers concerning matters of animal care, safety, and work schedules.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers (i.e. keepers, education, maintenance, marketing, volunteers) and the public.
  • Understands and follows verbal and written instructions.
  • Demonstrates initiative, dependability, teamwork, resourcefulness, good judgment, a positive attitude, and common sense.
  • Voices concerns constructively.
  • Participates in available task forces.

OTHER FUNCTIONS
  • Works assigned shifts any day of the week with varying days off.
  • Performs related duties as apparent or assigned
  • Reports maintenance issues through the use of work orders.
  • Attends scheduled meetings.
  • Operates a motor vehicle and other mechanical tools and equipment (i.e. hand tools, computers, incubators, etc.).
  • Assist in the training of seasonal employees.
  • Supports the mission statement of the zoo and established animal care programs.
  • Carries out duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner to maintain a safe work environment and surrounding area for oneself, animals, co-workers, and public.

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in animal sciences or related field preferred.
  • Two years full time experience with captive exotic animals, six months if possess a Bachelor's degree.
  • Demonstrated education, training and experience supporting the Essential Functions (listed above).
  • Demonstrated ability to work in hot or cold weather, dusty, wet, and odorous conditions. Must be able to maneuver 75 pounds.
  • Possess a valid Driver's License.

Work Days: Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Days Off: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Application Deadline: 7/19/26

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