Association Of Zoos & Aquariums
Part-Time Animal Keeper - Ambassador Animals and Penguins
Association Of Zoos & Aquariums, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208
Little Rock Zoo
Part-Time Animal Keeper – Ambassador Animals and Penguins
The Little Rock Zoo and the City of Little Rock is seeking a qualified individual to fill a part‑time Animal Keeper position for Ambassador Animals and Penguins. This position reports to the Ambassador Animal Curator and works primarily in the Amphitheater with ambassador animals, a breeding colony of African penguins, and the creation of new show experiences and encounters.
Responsibilities:
Work alone or with other animal keepers, completing day‑to‑day duties following standard operating procedures.
Observe all animals for changes in behavior, injuries or other changes and report to supervisor.
Recommend and implement changes to assist animal well‑being through exhibit changes, training and enrichment.
Administer prescribed medications to animals; assist veterinarian in medication or treatment administration.
Maintain detailed narratives and charts of animal observations, care and handling.
Unload and store shipments of food.
Participate in guest interactions throughout the Zoo.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of exotic or domestic ambassador animals.
Skilled and confident in public speaking.
Knowledge of training (operant conditioning, positive reinforcement) and enrichment for animals.
Experience Required Minimum qualifications are one (1) year of experience in the care of domestic or exotic species and public speaking.
Compensation: $15.00/hr
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Responsibilities:
Work alone or with other animal keepers, completing day‑to‑day duties following standard operating procedures.
Observe all animals for changes in behavior, injuries or other changes and report to supervisor.
Recommend and implement changes to assist animal well‑being through exhibit changes, training and enrichment.
Administer prescribed medications to animals; assist veterinarian in medication or treatment administration.
Maintain detailed narratives and charts of animal observations, care and handling.
Unload and store shipments of food.
Participate in guest interactions throughout the Zoo.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of exotic or domestic ambassador animals.
Skilled and confident in public speaking.
Knowledge of training (operant conditioning, positive reinforcement) and enrichment for animals.
Experience Required Minimum qualifications are one (1) year of experience in the care of domestic or exotic species and public speaking.
Compensation: $15.00/hr
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