Zookeeper - Rainforest

This position is responsible for the daily care and maintenance of assigned animal collection and associated facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of aquatic LSS systems and aquatic husbandry practices.

• Daily cleaning of animal exhibits, service areas, and holding units
• Diet preparation, feeding, and inventory management
• General maintenance of exhibits, service areas, and holding units
• Maintenance of exhibits and holding units to ensure animal, keeper, and visitor safety
• Design and construction of exhibits/holding units
• Capturing and restraining animals for shipping/loading or routine/non-routine medical procedures
• Assisting Animal Health Department with medical treatments
• Daily observation of animal collection for injury, illness, aggression, stress, breeding activity, diet intake, and fecal consistency
• Maintenance of accurate records of daily observations
• Monitoring life support systems
• Identifying and communicating situations for repair and maintenance
• Working with animal collection on a one-to-one basis
• Applying appropriate techniques and opportunities for enrichment of the animal collections
• Devising and implementing breeding protocols, diet revisions, exhibit designs, and maintenance
• Researching the animal collection and creating environments that induce breeding
• Monitoring incubation process of eggs and recording weight and size
• Assisting in acquisition/de-acquisition of animal collection
• Training, assisting, and overseeing work of volunteers/interns
• Recognizing signs of pest infestation and combating pests/nuisance wildlife
• Maintaining area compliance with local, state, federal, and international regulations and standards
• Attending and participating in staff meetings
• Participating in visitor education programs, formal and informal animal presentations, and outreach programs

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Zoology, Animal Science, Environmental Resources, Wildlife Management, or a related field
• Six months of exotic animal experience and/or training
• Valid driver's license and insurable on TZMI's insurance carrier
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work with potentially dangerous animals
• Good observational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Maintain good time management and productivity
• Actively seek ways to streamline processes and open to new ideas and approaches