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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
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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
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$18 - $18 per hour
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Birmingham Zoo
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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