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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

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal Husbandry • 1+ yrs
Behavioral Enrichment • 1+ yrs
Operant Conditioning • 1+ yrs
Animal Training • 1+ yrs
Emergency Response • 1+ yrs
Guest Service • 1+ yrs
SOP Development • 1+ yrs
Mentoring • 1+ yrs

Experience

2-5 years

Certifications

Valid Driver's License • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$24 - $27 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationPhoenix, Arizona, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh • 8/10
physicalHigh • 9/10
cognitiveHigh • 8/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityMedium • 6/10
uncertaintyMedium • 7/10
communicationHigh • 8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

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