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KEEPER II, SENIOR - CARNIVORES
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
2-5 years
Compensation
$24 - $27 per hour
Posted
20h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Keeper II and Senior Keeper roles are responsible for the safety, health, and well-being of assigned carnivore animals through documented husbandry practices. This includes feeding, monitoring health, performing enrichment, and maintaining facilities, while also engaging with guests and mentoring staff to support the Phoenix Zoo's mission.
Keeper II / Senior Keeper – Phoenix Zoo
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Zoo Grounds)
Position Type: Full-Time (Includes weekends, holidays, and emergency response)
About the Role
The Phoenix Zoo is seeking dedicated animal care professionals for Keeper II and Senior Keeper positions. These roles are responsible for ensuring the health, welfare, and safety of assigned animals through established husbandry protocols, behavioral management, and exhibit maintenance. Both levels actively support the Zoo’s conservation mission through interactive guest experiences, keeper chats, and collaborative team mentorship.
Key Responsibilities
1. Daily Husbandry & Health Care
• Prepare and distribute species-specific diets, track intake, and identify nutritional adjustments.
• Conduct daily behavioral and physical observations; promptly report abnormalities to leadership.
• Administer medications, assist veterinary staff with exams/treatments, and support specialty handling (e.g., venomous species, large reptiles) where assigned.
• Participate in non-routine procedures including animal introductions, breeding programs, physical/chemical restraints, and transports.
2. Behavioral Management & Guest Engagement
• Develop and execute approved operant conditioning (training) and behavioral enrichment plans.
• Deliver engaging, mission-driven public presentations, keeper talks, and donor/media encounters with a WILD (friendly, positive, professional) attitude.
• Monitor guest interactions around habitats to ensure safety for both visitors and animals.
3. Facility Care & Safety
• Maintain and sanitize animal exhibits, holding quarters, and service corridors.
• Inspect enclosures for structural or mechanical defects and coordinate repairs with maintenance.
• Execute animal emergency responses according to approved safety protocols.
Senior Keeper Advanced Accountabilities
• SOP & Protocol Leadership: Author, update, and implement section SOPs, restraint protocols, and emergency guidelines.
• Mentorship & Training: Serve as the primary training coordinator for new keepers, interns, and volunteers; assist supervisors with section scheduling and workflow troubleshooting.
• Committee Participation: Represent the section on zoo-wide committees and drive multi-departmental projects.
Requirements & Qualifications
Keeper II:
• Education: High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of paid exotic animal husbandry experience at an AZA-accredited or related facility.
• Skills: Practical background in operant conditioning, behavioral enrichment, and guest engagement.
Senior Keeper:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of paid animal husbandry experience at an AZA-accredited or related facility.
• Skills: Advanced knowledge of animal nutrition, habitat management, operant conditioning, and staff training/leadership.
Both Roles:
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and frequently bend, stoop, crawl, and walk on uneven terrain.
• Willingness to work outdoors in extreme Sonoran Desert weather conditions.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check, drug test, DMV screening, and annual TB clearance.
Updated 20h ago
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$24 - $27 per hour
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Phoenix Zoo
Team size
Growing team
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
The Phoenix Zoo is dedicated to the safety, health, and well-being of its assigned animals, offering public experiences, and supporting its mission through animal care, conservation, and guest engagement.
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KEEPER II, SENIOR - CARNIVORES
Phoenix, Arizona, United States • Full Time