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Must be able to climb ladders/stairs, lift crates/animals and / or equipment weighing 70 lbs., operate mowers, handle fires hoses, operate weed eaters, hay elevators, motorized carts, tractors, dump truck, pickup truck, load and operate wheel barrows loaded up to 150 lbs., be agile and flexible to maneuver in and around the animals within exhibits, corrals and holding areas. Zookeepers are responsible for the specialized work involving all the health and well-being of native and exotic animals through feeding, enclosure maintenance, behavioral observation, training, enrichment, and health care maintenance/ treatments.

Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Zookeeper - Birds/Herp

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Duties include, but are not limited to, daily care and feeding of assigned animals in collection, maintenance of animal exhibits and night-houses, behavioral observations, record keeping, animal enrichment and training, assisting veterinary staff, operation of utility vehicles, and public presentations. The Zoo, accredited by Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), offers popular educational programming, fun recreational amenities, up-close animal encounters and engaging seasonal events for which it has won awards as one of the country's most family-friendly zoos.

Lowry Park Zoological Society Of Tampa Inc

Animal Care Professional - Asia Australia (Part-Time)

Essential Functions: For maximum animal welfare and safety of animals, staff, and visitors, the VPR Manager is responsible for the physical, manual, and/or chemical restraint of animals for capture, restraint, shipment, transfer, or treatment as required. Position Scope: Under the supervision of the Utica Zoo's attending veterinarian and General Curator, the Veterinary Programming & Records (VPR) Manager oversees and manages the zoo's day-to-day veterinary program and records systems.

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Veterinary Program and Records Manager

The Assistant Curator of Primates serves as a key member of the Animal Care Sciences leadership team and is responsible for supporting the management and welfare of a diverse collection of primates. Assistant Curators play a vital role in ensuring the wellbeing of collection animals through animal care, breeding, conservation, education, exhibition management, and research support.

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Assistant Curator, Primates (Biologist - Animal Care)

The Animal Nutrition Supervisor works under the direction of the Animal Nutritionist and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Animal Nutrition Center (ANC), including the acquisition, preparation, and delivery of food items for the animal collection and the supervision of the staff performing those duties. Join the Houston Zoo and become a part of an organization that is focused on the preservation of wildlife and their habitats by combining conservation with education and promotion of sustainable livelihoods in the local communities.

Supervisor, Animal Nutrition

Verify staff are maintaining adequate records and following protocols (i.e., daily TRACKs entries; feeding; diet changes; weighing; population censuses; egg incubation/tracking; animal behavior, training and enrichment; introductions and breeding; water chemistries; health assessments/monitoring; UV lighting; LSS maintenance, etc.). It is the responsibility of this position to lead and participate in complex work while overseeing staff and maintenance of a variety of animals and buildings within the Zoo with a special focus on ectothermic species; to assist veterinary staff as needed; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of oversight.

Ectotherms Supervisor - Aquatics and Texas Native Species

The Fort Wayne Zoo is northeast Indiana's largest tourist attraction and well-loved community treasure, welcoming more than 600,000 guests each year and consistently named as one of the nation's Top Ten Zoos for Kids by national media outlets. Depending upon assigned area of management, demonstrated ability in water systems, filtration systems, large carnivores, great apes, operant conditioning, or other experiences related to specific situations in the assigned area is preferred.

Animal Care Supervisor: Australian Adventure (Full-Time)

Conditions may be noisy and may include fluctuating temperatures, wet/humid/sunny conditions, unpleasant odors, animals, guests, moving equipment, bodily fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals or other substances, and other hazards common to a zoo environment. Physical Requirements - Work may include standing, walking, sitting, lifting and carrying objects, using hands and fingers to handle tools or controls, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Animal Care Manager - The Loft & My Big Backyard

Associate degree or higher in wildlife management, animal science, zoology, biology, or related field preferred-May substitute schooling for additional training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Participate in or assist with the capture and restraint of a variety of taxa, including dangerous species-guide fellow team members in safety practices, improved techniques, and procedures for handling or restraining animals.

Animal Care Specialist - Aviculture I [Full-Time]

Animal Operations Internship – Spring 2027 The Dallas Zoo offers an exciting 12-week Animal Operations Internship for students or recent graduates interested in zookeeping or animal behavior. Qualifications: Currently enrolled or recently graduated from an accredited college in a related field (Biology, Zoology, Animal Science, etc.).

Dallas Zoo Management

Animal Operations Internship- Spring 2027

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This can include, but is not limited to, assisting and participating in media events, special tours, and public relations projects; • Participate in and support zoo-wide initiatives, committees, and work groups; • Understand and support Dallas Zoo’s Strategic and Master Plans and departmental collection plans; • Study specific reference materials pertinent to animal care, behavior and natural history as assigned; • Follow all safety protocols and understand the animal keeper's role in emergency procedures, responding to emergencies as required; • Be able to supervise and train volunteers and interns within department as needed; eligible to act as an assigned mentor to interns and volunteers responsible for counseling, coaching, and ensuring follow up on assigned intern/volunteer goals • Assist with the beautification of our park by removing trash and debris whenever you see it; • Assist with and raise awareness for AZA SAFE programs; • Eligible to serve in Chair positions on Dallas Zoo Management internal committees • Perform other duties as assigned. JOB SUMMARY This is a senior-level position in animal care, following established protocols to provide outstanding animal care for species in the section: food preparation, feeding, exhibit maintenance, pest control, and reproductive management.

Senior Zoologist - Primates

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in animal handling, training, and educational demonstrations in a zoo, aquarium, nature center, or similar setting. Skills/Knowledge Required: Ability to demonstrate and communicate scientific and conservation messages in a lively, engaging manner to diverse audiences.

Ambassador Animal Specialist

Featured animals include Gambian pouch rat, North American porcupine, opossum, southern tamandua, free-flighted black vulture, southern ground hornbill, snakes, lizards, and more! This team oversees a varied group of birds, mammals, and reptiles, including prehensile-tailed porcupines, flamingos, tamanduas, penguins, parrots, tortoises, and snakes, to name a few.

Temporary Zoologist - Animal Ambassadors

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This can include, but is not limited to, assisting and participating in media events, special tours, and public relations projects;Participate in and support zoo-wide initiatives, committees, and work groups;Understand and support Dallas Zoo’s Strategic and Master Plans and departmental collection plans;Study specific reference materials pertinent to animal care, behavior and natural history as assigned;Follow all safety protocols and understand the animal keeper's role in emergency procedures, responding to emergencies as required;Be able to supervise and train volunteers and interns within department as needed;Assist with the beautification of our park by removing trash and debris whenever you seeAssist with and raise awareness for AZA SAFE programs;Perform other duties as assigned. JOB SUMMARY This is an entry-level position, on-call position in animal care, following established protocols to provide outstanding animal care for species in the section: food preparation, feeding, exhibit maintenance, pest control, and reproductive management.

On Call Zoologist

Zoologist - Animal Ambassadors

not limited to, assisting and participating in media events, special tours, and public relations projects; • Participate in and support zoo-wide initiatives, committees, and work groups; • Understand and support Dallas Zoo’s Strategic and Master Plans and departmental collection plans; • Study specific reference materials pertinent to animal care, behavior and natural history as assigned; • Follow all safety protocols and understand the animal keeper's role in emergency procedures, responding to emergencies as required; QUALIFICATIONS . documenting animal care activities appropriately; • Ability to represent the Zoo in a professional manner at all times; • Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency situations and to respond with appropriate action; • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with management, other employees & zoo guests; • Must be able to walk, stand, sit, kneel, stoop, crawl, twist, reach above head, pull bend, climb stairs.

Zoologist - Giraffe/Okapi/Hoofstock

To set you up for success in this role from day one, the San Antonio Zoo recommends the following skills/qualifications: Associate degree or higher in wildlife management, animal science, zoology, biology, or related field preferred-May substitute schooling for additional training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Participate in or assist with the capture and restraint of a variety of taxa, including dangerous species-guide fellow team members in safety practices, improved techniques, and procedures for handling or restraining animals.

San Antonio Zoo

Inspire Conservation Awareness: Whether directly engaging with guests or supporting your team behind the scenes, you’ll play a key role in connecting people to wildlife through meaningful storytelling and powerful experiences that inspire stewardship. The Trouble Maker’s Cove Team is responsible for a variety of animals, a thriving African penguin colony, some sleepy two toed sloths, noisy otters, porcupines, lemurs, siamangs, gibbons and Ra our Burmese python.

TANGANYIKA WILDLIFE PARK LLC

Trouble Makers Cove Supervisor

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You'll work with a wide variety of ambassador animals like sloths, macaws, otters, penguins, and more, all while helping guests form unforgettable connections and supporting our broader animal training efforts. We care about you beyond the workplace with initiatives to help our team reduce their consumer debt to an employee assistance program to our Dream Manager program, we want you to become the best YOU.

Animal Experiences Specialist

Guest Focused: You understand that creating a great experience means paying attention to the little things and making guests feel welcomed, valued, and taken care of. Please note: While this position works alongside our Animal Experience Specialists and spends time around the animals, the primary focus of this role is guest education and interpretation.

Zoo Keeper Jobs in the United States

Zookeeper - Birds/Herp Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Animal Care Professional - Asia Australia (Part-Time) Lowry Park Zoological Society Of Tampa Inc

Veterinary Program and Records Manager Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Assistant Curator, Primates (Biologist - Animal Care) Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Supervisor, Animal Nutrition Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Ectotherms Supervisor - Aquatics and Texas Native Species Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Animal Care Supervisor: Australian Adventure (Full-Time) Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Animal Care Manager - The Loft & My Big Backyard Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Animal Care Specialist - Aviculture I [Full-Time] Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Animal Operations Internship- Spring 2027 Dallas Zoo Management

Senior Zoologist - Primates Dallas Zoo Management

Ambassador Animal Specialist Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Temporary Zoologist - Animal Ambassadors Dallas Zoo Management

On Call Zoologist Dallas Zoo Management

Zoologist - Animal Ambassadors Dallas Zoo Management

Zoologist - Giraffe/Okapi/Hoofstock Dallas Zoo Management

Animal Care Specialist - Aviculture I [Full-Time] San Antonio Zoo

Trouble Makers Cove Supervisor TANGANYIKA WILDLIFE PARK LLC

Animal Experiences Specialist TANGANYIKA WILDLIFE PARK LLC

Animal Experiences Educator TANGANYIKA WILDLIFE PARK LLC

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