Animal Keeper

AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums, Related Facilities, Commercial Members, Conservation Partners and Society Partners may post free unlimited online job listings as a member benefit. Non-members can purchase job listings. How to post a job Interested in a career in AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums? Learn more about types of zoo and aquarium jobs and relevant education programs in our career center . SCHEDULE Five (5) days a week between Sunday and Saturday; Regular days off will vary per positionHours vary between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. *Please confirm prior to accepting a position as schedules may change at any time for operational needs.LOCATION Los Angeles Zoo – 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027DUTIES / JOB DESCRIPTION These positions will fill 5-day ape keeper vacancies in the Ape/Old World Monkeys section. Theyrequire candidates with strong commitment to working with a team of keepers and supervisors in thebest interests of the needs of the animals in this section. In addition, strong training background isdesired, as training for husbandry and medical management is essential to provide the best possiblecare to the animals. As 5-day ape keeper in this section you will work primarily with the chimpanzees,but will also be trained on the Gibbon, African Primate, Gorilla, and Orangutan strings, and will bescheduled if needed throughout the section.The ideal candidates would exhibit qualities such as being effective team member, while also beingproficient in working independently with proper time management. Effective communicator is a mustwith seniors, keepers and veterinarian staff verbally, on ZIMS, reports and emails. Candidates wouldbe expected to understand approaches in operant conditioning, enrichment, animal welfareevaluations, and general and specialized animal husbandry. Identifying, collecting, and processingbrowse is an essential duty of this position. REQUIREMENTS / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. The equivalent of one year of full-time paid experience (2,080 hours) in the care and maintenanceof exotic animals with a facility similar to the Los Angeles Zoo whose core function is the exhibitionof a variety of exotic animals; or2. (a) Successful completion of the Animal Keeper Training program conducted by the Los AngelesZoo; or(b) An equivalent program at an accredited school or college providing classroom and field workon the basic structure and function of exotic animals; basic nutritional requirements; recognitionof the symptoms of animal diseases; sanitation measures; and aspects of animal behavior. $57,378.24 - $83,812.32 annually How to Apply HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates should email an updated resume or a completed City application to and the subject line must include: “EMG ANIMAL KEEPER (APES/OWM) APPLICATION.” Resumes and/or applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, or untilsufficient applications have been received. #J-18808-Ljbffr