Zoo Keeper

About the role

The Zoo Keeper position at Sarasota involves performing day-to-day operations within qualified areas and with animals. This is an Animal Keeper Intro position where the Keeper Intro will perform all shows as necessary or directed and communicate with the entire animal department staff via daily logbooks.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Communicate schedule availability for the workweek.
• Learn general maintenance of all enclosures in the Animal Department’s care.
• Communicate to Lead/Supervisor on a daily basis.
• Report all incidents.
• Cross train with other Departments.

Requirements

• 4-year Biology or Zoology degree preferred, 1 year professional experience in Animal Entertainment Industry preferred.
• Public speaking ability.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Great communication skills.
• Physically able to perform duties without physical limitations.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Skills in understanding animal behaviors and applying behavioral conditioning.