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Animal Care Specialist - Savannah Team
Job in
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, 64101, USA
Listed on 2026-02-01
Listing for:
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Animal / Pet Care, Veterinary
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
ANIMAL CARE SPECIALIST - SAVANNAH TEAM (FULL TIME)
DEPARTMENT: Animal Care
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Animal Care Manager
STARTING PAY: $17.50/Hour
Position DescriptionThe Animal Care Specialist is responsible for performing routine work assignments involving the daily care and welfare of animals within their area. This position also performs daily maintenance of animal habitats and holding areas, as well as interacts with the public to provide information related to the Zoo & Aquarium’s animal collection.
This position will work with the Savannah Team, which is responsible for the daily husbandry of African lions, bat-eared fox, black-footed cat, caracal, sand cats, rock hyrax, fennec fox, zebra, scimitar-horned oryx, lesser kudu, common eland, Addra gazelles, addax, Masai giraffe, ostrich, black rhinoceros, and a variety of bird species.
Position Duties & Essential FunctionsDuties
- Preparing diets and delivering animal feedings.
- Administering medications and assisting with various animal health procedures.
- Observing, logging, and reporting issues concerning animal behavior, health, and welfare.
- Training animals for basic husbandry behaviors.
- Creating and implementing various enrichment items/strategies.
- Cleaning habitats, holding areas, and staff areas.
- Performing minor repairs and improvements.
- Reporting maintenance issues and potential safety hazards to appropriate manager.
- Lawn and other horticultural maintenance within habitats.
Maintains Daily Reports And Other Required Records. 10%
- Performing various animal chats and animal presentations, as well as assisting with special events related to assigned area.
- Engaging with visitors to answer questions about the Zoo & Aquarium and animals.
- Education & Formal Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, animal science, zoology, or related field preferred.
- Applicable experience can be substituted in place of formal education on a year-for-year basis for candidates not currently holding a degree.
- Experience:
- Previous hands-on experience with the care and management of similar species strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of animal husbandry, behavior, procedures for proper care, and training of exotic animals.
- Strong observational skills to recognize and evaluate conditions of animal health, diets, and behavior.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, required.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including procedures for care and maintenance of animals, habitats, service and holding areas.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Other
Minimum Requirements:- Must have valid driver’s license.
- Must have or be able to obtain negative TB test.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds and have sufficient mobility to ensure a safe work environment.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to manage stress, endure high risk situations when feeding, transferring, or restraining animals, and make immediate decisions concerning the safety of animals, staff, or the public.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evening hours, in all weather extremes.
- Must pass a background and drug screening.
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