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Full Time Animal Swing Keeper
Location
Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
2-5 years
Compensation
$18 - $20 per hour
Posted
2d ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
This role involves the daily husbandry and maintenance of native and exotic animals in an education and conservation-oriented zoological park. The keeper will perform tasks such as cleaning exhibits, preparing diets, providing enrichment, and maintaining detailed animal records, while also assisting with animal training, capture, and public presentations.
Summary of Responsibilities
This role performs animal husbandry and facility maintenance for native and exotic species within an education- and conservation-oriented zoological park. The position requires a collaborative team player who exercises sound judgment, manages time efficiently, maintains strict safety standards, and communicates effectively. All staff are expected to deliver positive guest interactions and support EPZ operational priorities.
Team Member Responsibilities
- Serve as essential personnel available for rotating schedules, weekends, holidays, evenings, and inclement weather.
- Support wildlife conservation by fostering an appreciation for animals and habitats among visitors.
- Maintain zoo-wide cleanliness, operational efficiency, and safety.
- Adhere to all institutional guidelines, safety protocols, and uniform/radio policies.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide daily husbandry, health observations, and care for assigned species per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Clean, sanitize, and service exhibits, holding enclosures, and surrounding grounds in compliance with AZA and USDA welfare standards.
- Prepare and distribute species-specific diets as required.
- Identify and remove toxic vegetation from animal habitats.
- Maintain daily records, welfare logs, and medical tracking notes using ZIMS.
- Implement approved behavioral enrichment and daily positive-reinforcement operant conditioning programs.
- Report facility maintenance needs and safety concerns to supervisors promptly.
- Assist veterinary staff with animal capture, restraint, medical exams, and prescribed treatment administration.
- Participate in animal transfers and safe handling procedures.
- Deliver engaging educational talks and public demonstrations, both in-person and virtually.
- Assist in mentoring and training seasonal interns.
- Perform other operational duties as assigned by curator, supervisory, or veterinary leadership.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of paid exotic or domestic animal care experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Zoology, Biology, Wildlife Management, or a related field preferred.
- Experience working with carnivores preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in operant conditioning and positive reinforcement training within a managed setting.
- Successful completion of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Academy Animal Welfare Professional course (or equivalent).
- Valid driver’s license with an insurable, clean driving record.
- Negative TB test result and up-to-date rabies vaccination series.
- Ability to pass criminal background and child abuse clearances; must provide two valid forms of official ID.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Requires strenuous outdoor
Updated 2d ago
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2-5 years
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Full Time
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Permanent
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$18 - $20 per hour
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Company
Elmwood Park Zoo
Team size
Growing team
Location
Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States
Elmwood Park Zoo is an education and conservation-oriented zoological park dedicated to the husbandry and maintenance of native and exotic animals.
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Full Time Animal Swing Keeper
Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States • Full Time