The full-time Animal Ambassador Specialist provides top-tier animal care, training, enrichment, and public education for zoo animals in the ambassador program.
Responsibilities include diet prep, monitoring health, maintaining enclosures, recording data, conducting training, and creating enrichment activities to promote natural behaviors.
They assist with animal handling, follow safety protocols, and contribute to educational presentations and staff training.
Requirements include a degree in biology or related field, zoological experience, strong communication skills, and ability to work outdoors in all weather. The role offers benefits such as paid holidays, PTO, health insurance, zoo membership, and discounts, with a salary range of $17.00 - $19.50 per hour.