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Orangutan and Chimpanzee Caregiver
Location
Wauchula, Florida, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
0-1 years
Compensation
$17 - $17 per hour
Posted
1d ago
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This role involves providing daily care for rescued chimpanzees and orangutans at a nonprofit sanctuary. Responsibilities include preparing specialized diets, cleaning habitats, observing behavior, and implementing enrichment activities to ensure their health and well-being. It requires a dedicated individual passionate about animal welfare and capable of physically demanding work.
Great Ape Caregiver – Center for Great Apes
Location: Wauchula, FL (Sanctuary Grounds)
Position Type: Full-Time (Includes weekends & holidays)
About the Role
The Center for Great Apes is a nonprofit sanctuary providing lifetime care to rescued chimpanzees and orangutans. We are seeking dedicated, compassionate, and safety-focused individuals to join our team as Great Ape Caregivers.
This physically demanding, highly rewarding position offers hands-on experience in great ape husbandry, behavioral observation, and animal welfare, directly impacting the health and happiness of our resident apes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Daily Husbandry & Habitat Maintenance
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain habitats, night houses, and food preparation areas.
• Prepare and distribute species-appropriate, specialized diets.
• Follow strict safety protocols, animal-shifting guidelines, and lock-check systems.
2. Behavioral Observation & Enrichment
• Observe and log daily health, appetite, social dynamics, and subtle behavioral changes.
• Design, construct, and implement cognitive enrichment activities that promote natural behaviors.
• Support positive reinforcement training and cooperative behavioral management programs.
3. Health & Medical Support
• Assist the veterinary team with routine exams, medication administration, and treatments.
• Maintain accurate, detailed daily records regarding behavior, diet, and veterinary care.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to ensure consistent, exceptional care.
What We’re Looking For
• Passion & Attitude: Dedicated animal advocate with patience, attention to detail, and a team-first mindset.
• Safety-Conscious: Extreme focus on safety procedures and situational awareness around large primates.
• Reliability: Willingness to follow strict protocols and maintain accurate documentation.
Qualifications & Requirements
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional animal care experience (wildlife sanctuaries, AZA zoos, or veterinary clinics preferred).
• Education: Minimum of 2 years of completed college coursework in an animal-related field (Zoology, Biology, Animal Science, etc.).
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
Physical & Environmental Demands
• Must routinely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders up to 20 ft.
• Capable of standing, crouching, kneeling, bending, and reaching throughout the shift.
• Willingness to work outdoors in variable Florida weather conditions (heat, humidity, rain).
Why Join Us?
Build a meaningful career where your daily work directly transforms the lives of rescued apes. At the Center for Great Apes, you’ll gain specialized primatology experience within a mission-driven, highly collaborative sanctuary environment.
Updated 1d ago
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Center for Great Apes
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Location
Wauchula, Florida, United States
The Center for Great Apes is a nonprofit sanctuary providing lifetime care to rescued chimpanzees and orangutans.
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