Turtle Back Zoo · New Jersey · posted 17 days ago
DESCRIPTION The Turtle Back Zoo is looking for a dynamic individual to join its Animal Care Team who possesses an excellent understanding of animal husbandry, welfare and training. The successful candidate will be passionate, positive and professional and need to have the skills and competency to perform basic animal care duties in assigned areas. Examples of duties include all aspects of daily animal care and maintenance including safely cleaning, feeding, watering, training and enriching animals. In addition, closely monitoring welfare measures and health, habitat upkeep, medicating under veterinary supervision, record keeping, informal and formal education exchanges with zoo guests, and other aspects of professional animal care and management. Candidates with experience working directly with ungulates will be preferred. This position will primarily work our ungulate buildings (giraffe/bongo/zebra/ostrich/hornbill) within the facility but may also care for other taxonomic classes of animals, including African penguins, lions/hyena, bushbaby. Good written and oral communication and organizational skills and the ability to work well alone or with others in a team environment are a must. Position reports directly to the Curator of Mammals/Birds. CRITERIA AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE • Requires a 4-year college degree in Biology, Animals Science, Zoology or related field; or an equivalent level of work experience and education as determined by the hiring authority. • Two years paid Zookeeper experience at an AZA facility. • At least 2 years working directly with ungulates
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