ZOO NATURALIST

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts • Hershey, PA

387d

About The Position

The Zoo Naturalist position at ZooAmerica involves the daily care and maintenance of various animal habitats, ensuring animal welfare, and engaging with zoo guests. The role requires collaboration with senior staff to enhance animal training and enrichment programs, while also maintaining detailed records of animal care activities. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work in an AZA-accredited zoo and contribute to its mission of wildlife education and conservation.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Zoo Science, Environmental Science, Psychology, Animal Behavior, or Pre-veterinary.
• Relevant work experience can be substituted for education - 4 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a report of criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police, Child Abuse History Clearance, and Fingerprint-based federal criminal history.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with venomous reptiles and invertebrates is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer all aspects of basic animal husbandry and daily care for cleaning, feeding, observing, administering medication and medical treatment, animal training and enrichment, and maintaining records of all associated documentation.
• Assist with Zoo Manager on Duty shifts, development of special events, animal training, goal-based enrichment, and animal welfare in accordance with established standards that support animal welfare and the zoo's mission.
• Execute keeper chats, behind the scenes tours, and proactively engage with zoo guests to enhance their experience.
• Assist with obtaining, unloading, and organizing necessary food, cleaning, and medical supplies as needed.
• Assist in training and onboarding new Naturalist aides to the Zoo Animal Care Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• FREE admission to Hersheypark
• Discounts
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month after starting
• 401K Contribution
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree