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Birmingham Zoo•Zoo & Wildlife Conservation

Animal Care Professional, Elephants

Location

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

0-3 years

Compensation

$18 - $18 per hour

Posted

2d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Animal Care Professional is responsible for daily animal husbandry, supporting animal health and wellbeing, and engaging with guests. This specialized role focuses on the Birmingham Zoo's African elephant herd, requiring strong teamwork, keen observational skills, and a commitment to high standards of care and safety.

Position Overview: The Birmingham Zoo is seeking an Animal Care Professional to join its team, working directly with the bachelor herd of African elephants. This role advances wildlife conservation and animal wellbeing through daily husbandry, habitat maintenance, and guest engagement.

Essential Functions:

  • Perform daily animal husbandry, habitat maintenance, diet preparation, enrichment, and behavioral observation.

  • Document and communicate animal health, wellbeing concerns, and behavioral notes accurately.

  • Assist with safe animal handling, restraint, transport, and training new staff or volunteers.

  • Adhere strictly to all organizational safety policies, employee handbook guidelines, and emergency procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Prior animal care experience in a zoo, aquarium, or similar setting (including internships or volunteer roles) preferred.

  • Strong organizational, time-management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Health requirements include potential TB testing, vaccination verifications (such as rabies), and appropriate PPE usage when required.

  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for operating Zoo vehicles and powered equipment.

Working Conditions:

  • Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, and moving in outdoor and operational environments.

  • Routine lifting or carrying of items up to 50 pounds or more.

  • Exposure to varying environmental conditions, weather, humidity, and uneven surfaces.

  • Flexible work schedule including weekdays, weekends, evenings, holidays, special events, and emergency situations.

Updated 2d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal husbandry • 1+ yrs
Animal behavior observation • 1+ yrs
Teamwork • 1+ yrs
Observational skills • 1+ yrs
Critical thinking • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs
Record keeping • 1+ yrs
Computer systems • 1+ yrs

Experience

0-3 years

Certifications

First Aid/CPR certification • Required
Valid driver’s license • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations
Healthcare

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$18 - $18 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationBirmingham, Alabama, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

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

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Birmingham Zoo

Team size

Growing team

Location

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Birmingham Zoo Inc. (BZI) is a nonprofit, Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited Zoo and regional tourist attraction serving the greater Birmingham community and beyond. We advance wildlife conservation through responsible animal care, education, and local and global conservation efforts in support of our mission, Inspiring Passion to Conserve the Natural World.

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Animal Care Professional, Elephants

Birmingham, Alabama, United States • Full Time