Wildlife Conservation Society - Bronx, NY

posted 10 days ago

Bronx, NY
1,001-5,000 employees
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team in the management and maintenance of our animal collection, exhibits, and holding facilities. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe, proper, and humane care of the animals under our stewardship. The successful candidate will work closely with senior wild animal keepers and supervisory staff to uphold the highest standards of animal welfare and exhibit maintenance. This position involves a variety of tasks, from preparing animal diets to participating in animal behavior programs, all aimed at enhancing the lives of the animals in our care and providing an enriching experience for our visitors.

Responsibilities

  • Perform safe, proper and humane care of assigned animals according to established protocols or under the direction of the appropriate senior wild animal keeper and/or the supervisory/curatorial staff.
  • Prepare animal diets according to established protocols or under the direction of the appropriate senior wild animal keeper and/or the supervisory/curatorial staff.
  • Perform safe and proper maintenance of assigned animal exhibits, holding facilities and associated service areas according to established protocols or under the direction of the appropriate senior wild animal keeper and/or the supervisory/curatorial staff.
  • Assist curatorial/supervisory staff in developing safe, proper and humane protocols for the management and maintenance of the animal collection, exhibits, holding facilities and associated service areas.
  • Participate in the modification and enhancement of animal exhibits under the direction of the appropriate senior wild animal keeper and/or the supervisory/curatorial staff.
  • Inspect animal exhibits, holding facilities and associated service areas to ensure that they are clean, well lit, properly ventilated, properly heated or cooled, and that all mechanical systems are operating properly.
  • Observe the animals entrusted to his/her care and report promptly on any indication of illness.
  • Carry out the veterinarian's instructions for the care of sick animals and follow all protocols established for the daily care of the animals.
  • Participate in Bronx Zoo animal behavior programs to facilitate animal management and to enhance and enrich the daily lives of the animals in our care.
  • Aid the general public and provide information concerning the Bronx Zoo, visitor services, exhibits and the animal collection.
  • Enforce the Bronx Zoo's visitor rules and regulations.
  • Perform other related tasks and duties at the instruction of senior animal keepers and/or the supervisory/curatorial staff.
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