Zookeeper - Louisiana Swamp and Jaguar Jungle

Zookeeper - Louisiana Swamp and Jaguar Jungle

Position Title:

Zookeeper - Louisiana Swamp and Jaguar Jungle

Department:
Animal

Reports To:

Assistant Curator of Section

General

Summary:

Reporting directly to the Assistant Curator of an assigned area, and under the general supervision of the Curator. Zookeepers perform routine zookeeper duties; work under minimal supervision in a wide range of functions includes training and behavioral enrichment.

This position is primarily focused on Central and South American species that include Seba Bats, small mammals, alpaca, reptile, amphibians and insects. This position will have the opportunity to cross‑train in the Louisiana Swamp and Jaguar Jungle in order to provide additional coverage if needed. The preferred candidate will have excellent time management skills, organization skills and attention to detail. A background in varied taxa husband is strongly desired.

The ability to work with and around dangerous animals, including carnivores and alligators is required. A proven safety record is a must. A love for Louisiana and its culture is a must! This position offers the opportunity to develop and grow in animal training and welfare, with access to webinars and consultations. This position can be offered at a Senior Keeper level with 6 years of relevant experience!

• Provide a guest experience of outstanding quality.
• A strong willingness to engage our guests about the Audubon Zoo’s mission statement. Looks to have genuine conversations about the animals under your care, conservation, wildlife, and take‑home messages.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment to evaluate any emergency situations that arise with our guests.
• Weave quality entertainment through the guest experience.
• Willingness to present highly engaging educational programs as assigned.
• Participates in shows/chats/feeds for our guests on a daily basis.
• Conducts behind‑the‑scenes tours for VIP’s, donors, and Audubon Education programs as scheduled.
• Ability to provide guest paid BTS encounters with the animals under your care.
• Extensive interaction with the public which may include on and off grounds educational and media presentations.
• Enhance the care and survival of wildlife through research and conservation.
• Identifies and corrects minor or routine maintenance problems and reports other maintenance needs directly to supervisor(s).
• Performs and initiates behavior modification and behavioral enrichment programs in assigned areas as designated by supervisor and team(s).
• Observes general animal health and behavior on a daily basis and reports any abnormal situations to a supervisor(s).
• Maintains daily records of health and behavior status of animals in designated area as directed.
• Prepares and follows prescribed diets and feeding procedures as directed by supervisor(s).
• Will assist in training new personnel in methods of animal care consistent with policies and procedures.
• Will value the contribution of every team member.
• May assist in the selection, training, supervision, evaluation, and assignment of volunteers as needed.
• Will assist in developing new facilities and improving existing ones as assigned by supervisor(s).
• Composes technical reports on various aspects of captive animal management and exhibition as assigned by supervisor(s).
• Participates in capturing, restraining, and moving animals and shares techniques with other team members.
• Assists veterinary and curatorial staff in treating animals as assigned and prescribed.
• Makes decisions consistent with Audubon policies and procedures when required.
• Performs daily duties in all sections of assigned department as required.
• Strong skills in time management.
• Takes initiative by leading co-workers, Interns and Volunteers in coordinating and leading group projects.
• Brings a positive attitude and is accountable for their actions.
• Takes personal responsibility for their surroundings.
• Displays actions that are moral and ethical.
• Looks to provide alternate solutions whenever possible.

• Makes eye contact with every customer encounter, smile at every person, offer…