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Dallas Zoo Management•Zoological Parks

Zoologist - Ectotherms

Location

Dallas, Texas, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

1+ years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

1d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This entry-level Zoologist position focuses on providing daily care for ectotherm species, including food preparation, exhibit maintenance, and reproductive management. The role involves participating in operant conditioning, environmental enrichment programs, and conducting educational presentations for zoo guests.

JOB SUMMARY

This is an entry-level position in animal care, providing daily care for ectotherm species through feeding, food preparation, exhibit maintenance, pest control, and reproductive management. Zoologists participate in operant conditioning, husbandry programs, environmental enrichment, exhibit improvements, and educational presentations and tours for zoo guests. Species cared for by the Dallas Zoo Ectotherm team include Galápagos tortoises, crocodile monitors, Texas blind salamanders, mantellas, butterflies, tarantulas, and more.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide daily care for assigned animals and exhibits, ensuring animal welfare and staff and public safety in accordance with AZA, USDA, and Dallas Zoo standards.

  • Monitor animal health and behavior and report abnormalities to management or veterinary staff.

  • Prepare and provide food, water, and medications according to established instructions.

  • Clean exhibits, holding areas, food preparation spaces, and equipment; perform pest control and report safety hazards or mechanical defects.

  • Provide environmental enrichment and participate in training sessions using operant conditioning.

  • Assist with capturing and restraining various species, including potentially dangerous animals.

  • Maintain animal records, reports, and surveys, and assist with research projects.

  • Perform exhibit maintenance, including painting, repairing fences and shelters, controlling erosion, planting ground cover, and removing weeds.

  • Assist with animal transfers and veterinary procedures as directed.

  • Work professionally with animal care teams, veterinary staff, volunteers, and other zoo personnel.

  • Deliver educational presentations and interact with guests to promote wildlife conservation, animal biology, and environmental awareness.

  • Develop enrichment ideas, submit proposals, and document enrichment outcomes.

  • Support media events, special tours, public relations activities, zoo-wide initiatives, committees, and work groups.

  • Follow the zoo's strategic plans, collection plans, safety protocols, and emergency procedures.

  • Study assigned reference materials on animal care, behavior, and natural history.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in biology or a related scientific field preferred.

  • Knowledge of animal care and basic husbandry skills; at least one year of exotic animal care experience at an AZA-accredited facility preferred.

  • Self-motivated, flexible, efficient, and solution-oriented, with strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.

  • Basic knowledge of research techniques and practices, with strong observation skills.

  • Ability or willingness to learn safe capture and restraint techniques for various species, including potentially dangerous animals.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including accurate documentation and the ability to follow instructions.

  • Ability to maintain professional relationships with management, employees, interns, volunteers, and zoo guests.

  • Sound judgment and appropriate responses during emergencies.

  • Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, stoop, crawl, twist, bend, reach overhead, climb stairs and ladders, and carry up to 50 pounds.

  • Willingness to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours, and outdoors in hot or inclement weather.

  • Reliable attendance, punctuality, and dependable transportation.

  • Valid driver's license required to operate zoo vehicles.

  • Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening, background check, and TB test required.

Updated 1d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal Care • 1+ yrs
Husbandry • 1+ yrs
Operant Conditioning • 1+ yrs
Environmental Enrichment • 1+ yrs
Observation Skills • 1+ yrs
Problem Solving • 1+ yrs
Teamwork • 1+ yrs
Record Keeping • 1+ yrs

Experience

1+ years

Certifications

Driver's License • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations
Education

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationDallas, Texas, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium • 6/10
physicalHigh • 8/10
cognitiveMedium • 7/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityMedium • 6/10
uncertaintyMedium • 6/10
communicationMedium • 6/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Dallas Zoo Management

Team size

Growing team

Location

Dallas, Texas, United States

Dallas Zoo Management oversees the operations and conservation efforts of the Dallas Zoo, focusing on animal care, education, and wildlife preservation.

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Zoologist - Ectotherms

Dallas, Texas, United States • Full Time