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

San Diego Zoo Safari Park • Escondido, CA

18h

About The Position

The Wildlife Care Associate supports San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s mission of saving species worldwide by handling trained wildlife used in visitor presentations, public contact, and educational programs. The position reports to a Wildlife Care Supervisor/Manager.

The role involves caring for assigned wildlife, reinforcing trained behavior, transporting animals between compound and show areas, and sharing information with visitors. The associate also prepares and provides food, exercises and grooms wildlife, cleans and maintains animal compound areas, administers prescribed medication and nutritional supplements, observes animals, and maintains feeding, health, and care records.

Requirements

• One to two years of work experience in a zoo or similar environment where appropriate wildlife-care knowledge and skills could be acquired.
• High school diploma.
• Current valid California driver’s license in good standing.
• Knowledge of wildlife behavior; care, feeding, and handling of wildlife; safety practices around wildlife; and animal biology or zoology.
• Ability to learn the handling and control of a variety of trained wildlife.
• Ability to distinguish differences in animal vocalizations.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Ability to keep simple records.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate motorized equipment and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Handle trained wildlife and reinforce trained behavior.
• Transport wildlife from compound areas to show areas.
• Provide information to the public and answer questions about wildlife.
• Feed and care for assigned wildlife, including preparing and providing food.
• Clean and maintain animal compound areas.
• Exercise and provide general grooming for wildlife.
• Keep feeding records and maintain logs and records concerning animal health and care.
• Administer prescribed medication and nutritional supplements.
• Observe wildlife.

What This Job Offers

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