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Lead Zoo Specialist
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
3-5 years
Compensation
$30 - $34 per hour
Posted
5d ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Lead Zoo Specialist will oversee daily operations, provide advanced animal husbandry, and lead animal care staff at Menominee Park Zoo. This role involves maintaining high standards of animal welfare, supporting facilities, and delivering educational and conservation programs for the community.
As the Lead Zoo Specialist, you will provide advanced animal husbandry, daily leadership for animal care staff, and operational support across the zoo. This position plays a key role in maintaining high standards of animal care, supporting exhibits and grounds, and helping deliver meaningful educational and conservation programming for the community.
Working under the general direction of the Park Services and Events Manager, this position offers the opportunity to exercise independent judgment, contribute to zoo operations, and help shape the visitor experience at a valued community asset.
What You’ll Do
Lead Zoo Operations and Staff
Provide day-to-day leadership to Zoo Specialists, seasonal staff, interns, and volunteers
Assist with scheduling, workflow coordination, staff training, and performance feedback
Support budgeting, procurement, inventory management, and operational planning
Support Animal Care and Welfare
Perform and oversee routine husbandry for captive wild and domesticated animals
Prepare diets and feed animals according to established schedules
Monitor animal health, behavior, enrichment, and breeding activity
Maintain accurate records related to animal care, health, and compliance
Assist with veterinary care, animal restraint and transfer, and exhibit inspections
Recommend improvements to animal care practices and daily work processes
Ensure compliance with animal welfare standards, safety procedures, USDA/DNR regulations, and City policies
Engage Visitors and Advance Programming
Interact with visitors and represent the Zoo at community events
Lead the development and delivery of educational and conservation programs
Educate the public on animals, conservation, and zoo policies
Support public use supervision, attendance tracking, and visitor survey efforts
Help train seasonal staff, volunteers, and interns involved in programming
Maintain Facilities and Grounds
Assist with facility and grounds maintenance throughout the zoo
Perform landscaping, cleaning, snow removal, mowing, trimming, painting, and general upkeep
Support exhibit construction, repairs, habitat enhancements, and minor construction projects
Assist with exhibit design, graphics, natural landscaping, and zoo operational procedures
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, wildlife management, environmental science, or a related field
Three to five years of professional animal husbandry experience, preferably with North American species
Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
Valid driver’s license
Preferred Background
Experience with exhibit construction, basic carpentry, facility repairs, or grounds maintenance
Experience with animal capture, restraint, and control equipment, including tranquilization equipment
Familiarity with USDA, DNR, or AZA standards
Updated 5d ago
Candidate fit
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Experience
3-5 years
Certifications
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Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
Hiring type
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Compensation
$30 - $34 per hour
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Company
Menominee Park Zoo
Team size
Growing team
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States
The City of Oshkosh is seeking a knowledgeable, hands-on, and mission-driven Lead Zoo Specialist to help lead daily operations at Menominee Park Zoo. This role is ideal for an experienced animal care professional who is passionate about animal welfare, conservation, education, and public service.
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Lead Zoo Specialist
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States • Full Time