Zookeeper - Farm (Full Time)

Job Details

The Zookeeper position involves caring for a variety of farm animals at the Once Upon a Farm Exhibit. The exhibit allows visitors to interact with animals like Harlequin sheep, Guinea hogs, goats, Zebus, donkeys, and chickens. The Zookeeper's responsibilities include daily husbandry, preparing diets, administering medications, cleaning enclosures, incorporating enrichment techniques, and engaging guests.

Essential Job Functions

• Daily husbandry of assigned animals.
• Facilitate formal and informal public presentations to engage guests.
• Observe animals' behavior and report irregularities to supervisor.
• Prepare and administer appropriate daily diets, medications, and maintain accurate records.
• Clean and disinfect assigned animal enclosures/barns according to protocols.
• Incorporate modern behavioral husbandry techniques such as operant conditioning and environmental enrichment.
• Maintain public presence and engagement with animals in contact exhibits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Biology, or a related field.
• Previous experience with animal care and operant conditioning in a zoological or farm setting.

Competencies

• Critical Thinking.
• Flexibility/Adaptability.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Records and Reports Creation and Management.
• Stress Management/Composure.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Written/Verbal/Oral Communication.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Reporting Structure

Reports to Associate Curator, Team Lead.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full-time positions are defined as working up to 40 hours per week. Scheduling is at the discretion of the manager. This position regularly requires flexible hours including weekdays, holidays, weekends, and occasional after-hours work. This position is considered non-exempt under federal and state wage and hour laws.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing/walking/bending/kneeling/crouching.
• May occasionally move or lift objects up to 50 pounds.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits & Perks

The Memphis Zoo offers a comprehensive benefits and employee perks package, including a drug-free workplace policy and E-Verify participation. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. and cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

How To Apply

Applications should be submitted via the Memphis Zoo Careers page. Any other application submissions will not be considered.