Keeper Aide; Children's Zoo

Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo (managed by The Conservation Society of California) is an award‑winning facility stretching 100 acres and overlooking the city of Oakland atop the hills of beautiful Knowland Park. Our mission is to deepen connections with animals, save wildlife, and inspire champions for the natural world.

Keeper Aides get valuable experience in this entry‑level position in the Animal Care, Conservation & Research (ACCR) department at Oakland Zoo. The position provides support for animal keepers in their daily work and projects. Primary duties for this position are assisting the Zoo’s commissary staff and assisting the staff in the goat and sheep petting yard.

• Prepare diets, deliver meals, clean and sanitize work areas, restock supplies, and complete additional assigned projects in the Commissary.
• Clean and maintain the goat and sheep barn and petting yard; clean and set up animal holding areas.
• Sweep, rake, shovel, hose, scrub, move heavy objects, operate a wheelbarrow, climb ladders, weed, prune, and use knives and other tools as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Excellent guest service communication skills and attitude. Able to follow instructions and carry out responsibilities safely to avoid injury to themselves, other employees, visitors, and animals. Able to work independently, thoroughly completing duties within specified periods of time. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Willingness to work with some physical risk while observing proper safety precautions.

Medical requirements: negative TB test within the last year; tetanus vaccine within the last 10 years. Available to work 6‑8 hour shifts 2‑4 days per week during and outside of normal business hours, including weekends and most holidays, averaging