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Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Zoo Keeper

Sarasota, FL · On-site

The Keeper Intro position will perform all shows as necessary or directed that they are qualified to do. The Keeper Intro is required to publicly speak. The Intro Keeper will communicate with the ...

Audubon Institute

Zoo Keeper (Primates)

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$18 - $24.25/hr

Zookeeper-Primates (Great Apes) Department: Animal Reports To: Assistant Curator of Section working ... Prepares and follows prescribed diets and feeding procedures as directed by supervisor(s). * Will ...

Fort Worth Zoo

Elephant Keeper

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

Present keeper talks to park visitors and media as required • Assist in directing the proper ... zoo keeping experience, elephant zoo keeping experience preferred • Valid driver license with ...

Fort Worth Zoo

Temporary Mammal Keeper

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

To maintain and care for a variety of animals within the Zoo; to assist veterinary staff as needed ... • Assist in directing the proper restraint, crating, moving, and uncrating of animals ...

Fort Worth Zoo

Temporary Bird Keeper

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$17/hr

To maintain and care for a variety of animals within the Zoo; to assist veterinary staff as needed ... • Assist in directing the proper restraint, crating, moving, and uncrating of animals ...

fwzoo

Elephant Keeper

Fort Worth, TX

Present keeper talks to park visitors and media as required • Assist in directing the proper ... zoo keeping experience, elephant zoo keeping experience preferred • Valid driver license with ...

fwzoo

Temporary Mammal Keeper

Fort Worth, TX

To maintain and care for a variety of animals within the Zoo; to assist veterinary staff as needed ... • Assist in directing the proper restraint, crating, moving, and uncrating of animals ...

Houston Zoo

Zookeeper III, Elephants

Houston, TX · On-site

Assists with training, mentoring, and may oversee and direct activities of interns, volunteers, and other area Keepers. * Assists Zoo Supervisors in the oversight of team projects. * Assists in the ...

fwzoo

Temporary Bird Keeper

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

To maintain and care for a variety of animals within the Zoo; to assist veterinary staff as needed ... • Assist in directing the proper restraint, crating, moving, and uncrating of animals ...

fwzoo

Temporary Farm Town Keeper

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

To maintain and care for a variety of animals within the Zoo; to assist veterinary staff as needed ... • Assist in directing the proper restraint, crating, moving, and uncrating of animals ...

fwzoo

Animal Programs Swing Keeper

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

The responsibility of this position is to maintain and care for a variety of animals within the Zoo ... directing the proper restraint, crating, moving and uncrating of animals • Properly maintain ...

Houston Zoo

Zookeeper I, Primates

Houston, TX · On-site

... to the Zoo Supervisor. * Participates in keeper chats, tours, animal presentations or ... as directed/approved by the Zoo Supervisor or Curator; provides support for Zoo projects.

Houston Zoo

Zookeeper II, Carnivores

Houston, TX · On-site

... to the Zoo Supervisor. * Participates in keeper chats, tours, animal presentations or ... directed/approve by the Zoo Supervisor or Curator; provides support for zoo projects. * Exhibits ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for zoo keeper director in the United States is $108,675.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $125,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Zoo Keeper

Sarasota, FL • On-site

Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Elementary and Secondary Schools • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Keeper Intro
Department: Animal Custodial
Reporting Relationship: Lead/Supervisor
Work Schedule: Minimum 30-40 Hour Week
Status: Hourly
Salary Range:
Summary of Duties: Responsible for performing day to day operations of the bio
Department in qualified areas and animals. This is an Animal Keeper Intro position. The
Keeper Intro position will perform all shows as necessary or directed that they are
qualified to do. The Keeper Intro is required to publicly speak. The Intro Keeper will
communicate with the entire animal department staff via daily logbook and report all
Incidents.
Primary Duties:
Learn all sections and groups assigned.
Learn care and diets of all animals.
Learn training and enrichment of animals.
Learn department policies and procedures.
Record required hours of training to handle and work with animals.
Record in daily logs and read daily logs.
Learn identifications of plants and proper maintenance of plants
Know Company policy and procedures(handbook)
Complete and sign off on Animal Safety Training.
Secondary Duties:
Responsible for communicating schedule availability for the workweek.
Learn general maintenance of all enclosures in the Animal Department’s care.
Communicates to Lead/Supervisor on a daily basis.
Reports all incidents.
Cross training with other Departments.
Education, experience and specialized skills and knowledge requirements:
4-year Biology or Zoology degree preferred, 1 year professional experience in Animal
Entertainment Industry preferred
Public speaking ability. Exhibits good problem solving skills. Exhibits great
communication skills. Must be physically able to perform above duties without any
physical limitations. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Skills in understanding animal behaviors and applying behavioral conditioning.
 

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