Seasonal Animal Experiences Educator

Tanganyika Wildlife Park • Goddard, KS

2d

About The Position

The Seasonal Animal Experiences Educator brings animal experiences to life through storytelling, education, and engaging connections with guests of all ages. The primary focus is guest education and interpretation, rather than animal training or husbandry. The role works alongside Animal Experience Specialists and supports animal care teams as directed.

The educator leads the talking portions of animal experiences, learns and delivers scripts, shares information about animal behavior and conservation, answers guest questions, takes photographs, escorts and organizes groups, and helps maintain clean, welcoming experience spaces. The role also includes assisting with laundry and other daily operational needs, and supporting animal husbandry according to animal care team protocols.

Work takes place outdoors in varied Kansas weather and involves frequent talking, walking, standing, and guest interaction. The position is seasonal, running from February 2027 to the middle of November 2027.

Requirements

• Genuinely enjoy interacting with people and sustain positive energy throughout a busy day.
• Be comfortable speaking in front of groups, leading conversations, and engaging audiences of all ages.
• Understand animal behavior and recognize common behaviors and body language.
• Be attentive to guest needs and help guests feel welcomed, valued, and cared for.
• Be able to work outdoors in varied Kansas weather.
• Be able to talk, walk, stand, and interact with guests throughout the day.

Nice To Haves

• A sense of humor and the ability to make learning memorable.
• Experience in public speaking, informal education, teaching, customer service, or guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the talking portions of animal experiences and deliver experience scripts in an engaging, educational, and memorable way.
• Share information about animal behavior, conservation, and the individual animals guests meet.
• Interact with guests, answer questions, take photographs, and make experiences personal and special.
• Escort guests to and from experience locations, organize groups, and explain where to go and what to expect.
• Maintain awareness of guest and animal safety, follow established protocols, and communicate expectations to guests.
• Help maintain clean, organized, and welcoming guest experience spaces, including meet-and-greet rooms.
• Assist with laundry and other daily operational needs.
• Assist with animal husbandry while following the direction and protocols of the animal care team.

Benefits

• Professional development program to improve skills and earn additional pay compensation.
• Pay modifiers for previous Keeper and Educator experience.
• Employee assistance program.
• Dream Manager program.
• Initiatives to help team members reduce consumer debt.

What This Job Offers

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