General Animal Care Seasonal Opportunity Submission 2026

May work in one of the following areas

• Congo Expedition
• Heart of Africa
• Australia Region
• North America/My Barn Region
• Asia Quest and Elephants
• Shores Region
• Animal Programs
• Animal Encounters Village
• Stingray Bay

Responsibilities

• care and handling of select animals and upkeep of their facilities within acceptable safety protocols
• cleaning animal enclosures (e.g. rakes, hoses, sweeps, disinfects, removes manure, washes windows, building clean up)
• assists in habitat maintenance (e.g. mowing, weed whipping, pruning, raking leaves)
• assists in maintaining public viewing areas on Zoo grounds and buildings (e.g. picks up litter, sweeps, mops floors, cleans tables, benches, restrooms, walkways and windows)
• may assist in operating contact areas under the guidance of keeper staff
• prepares animal diets/drinks
• observes animals and reports any behavioral changes to Animal Staff and Vets
• may deliver educational interpretation to the general public regarding animal behavior, habitat and conservation issues
• assists in maintaining records and monitors health status of animals

Requirements

• must be at least 18 years old
• high school diploma or equivalent required
• one year completed towards a bachelor’s degree preferred
• BS in Zoology or related field preferred
• New-Hire TB test required
• valid driver’s license with good driving record required
• prior animal care experience preferred

Qualifications

• outgoing and willing to talk to many different types of people
• excellent public speaking skills
• able to perform heavy physical work for extended periods of time
• able to balance multiple assignments successfully
• able to work in varied weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat, cold, snow or rain)
• able to work in humid and/or dusty environments
• able to work with a variety of cleaning chemicals
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• able to provide excellent guest service by positively interacting with guests and upholding the Make it G.R.E.A.T. standards required
• able to maintain courteous and helpful behavior
• able to work in a team and/or individually with minimum supervision
• able and willing to rotate time within and outside of assigned region among animal care and landscaping/grounds maintenance, ride and environmental interpretation activities
• able to maintain appropriate employee appearance (see uniform guidelines in the employee handbook)
• able to work flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays

Skills

• outgoing
• willing to interact with the public
• public speaking
• heavy physical work
• weather and environment tolerance
• cleaning chemicals
• verbal and written communication
• guest service
• teamwork
• flexible scheduling

Benefits

• subject to Drug Free Workplace Policy
• subject to BMV check
• subject to Criminal Background check