Elephants Wildlife Care Associate - Full Time Seasonal - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance • Escondido, CA

6d • $28 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions.
The Wildlife Care Associate will support San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s mission of saving species worldwide by handling trained wildlife used in visitor presentations, public contact, and educational programs. This position reports to a Wildlife Care Supervisor/Manager.

Requirements

• One to two years of work experience in a Zoo or similar environment where appropriate knowledge and skills in wildlife care could be acquired.
• High School Diploma Required
• Current valid California Driver’s License in good standing.
• Wildlife behavior
• Care, feeding and handling of wildlife
• Safety practices around wildlife
• Animal biology; zoology
• Learn the handling and control of a variety of trained wildlife
• Discriminate differences in animal vocalizations
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public
• Keep simple records
• Effectively communicate (verbal and written)
• Operate motorized equipment and vehicles

Nice To Haves

• Preferred candidate with elephant experience

Responsibilities

• Handles trained wildlife
• Reinforces trained behavior
• Transports wildlife from compound areas to show areas
• Provides public with information and answers questions regarding wildlife
• Feeds and cares for assigned wildlife
• Cleans and maintains animal compound areas
• Exercises wildlife
• Provides general grooming of wildlife
• Prepares and feeds wildlife
• Keeps feeding records
• Administers prescribed medication and nutritional supplements
• Maintains logs and records concerning animal health and care
• Observes wildlife

Benefits

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED