NAPLES ZOO

Position Overview:

The Primate Animal Care Professional position is a full-time position. This position will involve working with all animals in all areas of the primate department. This area currently includes the following: Bornean orangutan, cotton top tamarin, siamang, white-cheek gibbon, spider monkey, colobus, ring tail lemur, mongoose lemur, red ruffed lemur and leopard tortoise. Under the general direction of the Primate Field Supervisor, this position will be responsible for the daily care, feeding, enrichment, and training of animals in the assigned areas. Duties will include but are not limited to maintaining cleanliness of animal habitats, assisting with veterinary procedures, developing and implementing training plans, and keeping daily records while following Naples Zoo policies and protocols. This position will also require guest interaction through scheduled keeper talks, Zoo Camp Wild, and possible media events. This position will regularly work with other department keepers in a team setting as well as independently and will require effective communication skills as well as the ability to understand primate specific behaviors. Keepers are required to work in extreme weather conditions typical to South Florida and have the physical ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds, operate landscaping equipment (mower, string trimmer, etc.), work on varied uneven terrain, climb ladders, operate a canoe/kayak as well as a single engine pontoon boat and ride a bicycle. Many of the primates at Naples Zoo live in a unique open-air environment on an island system within a lake. Keepers often spend long periods of time on a pontoon boat or in a canoe/kayak. Experience preferred with similar species as well as operant conditioning/positive reinforcement training in an AZA accredited zoological facility in addition to an associate degree in zoological science or a related bachelor’s degree. Candidates must be able to work weekends, weekdays and holidays.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Naples Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Naples Zoo to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Human Resources Office.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Naples Zoo is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture, and our team does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.

Employee Eligible Benefits & Employment Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Health Coverage

Company paid Life Insurance policy of $25,000

Supplemental insurance plans available (disability, GAP, accident, critical care)

403B Retirement and Investment Opportunities

Accrued Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement Program available

Holiday Premium Pay

Employee Referral Bonuses

Complimentary Zoo admission for employees and/or their families after 90 days of employment

Complimentary and discounted admissions to 100+ Florida theme parks for employee and/or their families

30% Employee Discount at Naples Zoo Gift Shop & Zoo cafes