Keeper II- Glacier Run

Louisville Zoo

Keeper II- Glacier Run

Louisville Zoo The Louisville Zoo is excited to announce an extremely rare opportunity to join us as a full-time keeper directly in our award-winning Glacier Run habitat! Polar bears, grizzly bears, three species of pinnipeds and koalas await! Glacier Run is an innovative, AZA award winning facility designed to permit the routine rotation of the bear and pinnipeds groupings through a connected network of transfers, specialized bedrooms, pool rooms, and dynamic outdoor habitats!

Louisville currently is working closely with the Polar Bear Population Alliance to reach critical population sustainability goals with a breeding pair of bears as well as partnering with Polar Bears International on in situ conservation efforts. This area also features a 110,000-gallon pinniped pool and guest demo arena delivering inspirational experiences for zoo guests multiple times a day! As a huge bonus, Louisville has a small town feel with big city attributes like awesome dining, professional sports, theater, major concert events and more, all surrounded by the natural beauty of forests, rolling hills, caverns, and waterways.

Successful candidates will possess:

• An established effort towards the prerequisites that are conducive to a successful zoo career:formal education, zoo internships, animal volunteering, seasonal or part-time keeper employment, full-time zoo keeping experience, etc.

• Positive and flexible attitude, the ability to follow both firm and fluid instructions, exemplary communications skills, and trustworthy critical thinking ability.

• Exemplary understanding of animal behavior motivation, behavior management, modification and operant conditioning application skills.

• A strong teamwork outlook with a self and individual accountability focus.

Experience Required

3 years

Perks

medical, dental, vision, PTO, pension, and more!

How to Apply

The Louisville Zoo is an agency of Louisville Metro Government. If interested in applying, please visit Apply today! | Departments: Zoo | Sorted by Job Title ascending | .

If you havve addtional questions contact Ron Evans at ron.evans@louisvilleky.gov

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