Zoo Miami Keeper ; Critter Connection

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Summary
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Zoo Miami currently has one full-time Animal Care Specialist 2 (Zoo Miami Keeper
2) positions available. We are searching for team-oriented candidates that will be engaging and deliver exceptional customer service by creating friendly and positive interactions with all guests and co-workers.

This position reports directly to an Animal Care Supervisor of Ambassadors. This team works with a variety of exotic species including birds, reptiles, mammals, as well as potentially dangerous animals.

Daily responsibilities/duties include, but are not limited to:

Provides overall care and maintenance of assigned work areas ensuring animal health and safety, staff safety and public safety through established standard operating procedures for animal care and exhibition as set forth by AZA, USDA and Zoo Miami.

Observes animals, inspects exhibit and off exhibit enclosures; prepares daily zoo keeper reports, and notes on any changes in behavior, diet, sickness, reproductive status, body condition.

Feeds animals in accordance with nutritional and behavioral requirements as specified by curatorial staff; administers medications; participates in capturing, crating and transporting animals; participates in approved scientific research and educational projects.

Conducts animal behavior training and operant conditioning utilizing positive reinforcement; attends training classes as required by the Wellbeing, Enrichment, Behavior (WEB) Team. Expected to follow all guidelines, SOP’s and curricula related to animal wellbeing set by the Wellbeing, Enrichment, and Behavior Team.

Participates in ambassador animal events/programming/presentations as scheduled by the Animal Care Supervisor.

Cleans, disinfects and maintains animal exhibits, enclosures, food and water dishes, pools and other areas. Performs routine maintenance and upkeep of assigned work areas ensuring that all fence lines are free of weeds and service areas are mowed.

Must deliver exceptional customer service by engaging with guests on a regular basis to create a friendly, memorable and positive experience; give educational and conservation oriented keeper talks to the public.

Must have knowledge of behavioral characteristics and handling procedures for assigned animals.

Must have very good oral and written communication skills.

Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.

Must be able to use tools and operate small equipment.

May have to lift up to 50 lbs.

High school diploma or GED. Three years of experience in animal husbandry at a zoological park are required. Must possess a Driver license. Must be able to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends on a varied work schedule.

NOTE: Additionally, County applications now allow you to attach a resume. Therefore, prior to submitting your application, please make sure your resume is updated with your current and previous position(s) to include details of duties performed and responsibility. However, please also make sure the application details (all tabs) are completed in full.

Applications will be accepted until close of business on February 6, 2026
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Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152nd St
Miami, FL 33177
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