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Zookeeper/Senior Zookeeper
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
1+ years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
8h ago
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Bird keepers at Audubon Zoo are responsible for daily husbandry, ensuring the health and welfare of a diverse collection of over 200 birds, and maintaining exhibits. They will also engage visitors, assist veterinary staff, and participate in departmental projects and conservation efforts.
Audubon Zoo’s Bird Department is growing and currently seeking an enthusiastic individual to join its team as a bird keeper. The department cares for a diverse collection of more than 200 birds representing 56 species and multiple SSP programs.
Reporting to the department’s assistant curator, bird keepers will be responsible for providing daily husbandry and ensuring the health and welfare of all animals under their care, as well as maintaining excellent condition of their assigned exhibits and workspaces and participating in all departmental projects and activities as needed. Ideal candidates will have prior aviculture experience, familiarity with the natural history and behavior of birds, excellent time management skills, and the ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties
Perform daily husbandry for a large and diverse collection of birds
Utilize evidence-based husbandry practices to ensure optimal health and welfare of assigned animals
Maintain exhibits, service areas, husbandry equipment, tools and life support systems
Closely monitor and document animal behavior, health and welfare, reporting irregularities to supervisor immediately
Maintain detailed and accurate records
Work closely and cohesively with other members of the bird team and other zoo departments
Assist veterinary staff with medical exams, procedures and treatments
Develop and provide goal-based enrichment to promote natural behaviors and optimum welfare
Develop and provide operant conditioning for husbandry and medical management purposes
Maintain live feeder insect colonies
Engage visitors through scheduled keeper chats, casual interactions, and media appearances
Provide supervision, guidance and support to interns and volunteers
Participate in open departmental discussions and meetings
Serve on the zoo’s emergency storm rider team
Participate in safety drills and training programs
Represent Audubon Zoo and its bird department on in-house zoo committees and task forces as requested
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences preferred
Minimum of 1 year paid professional experience working with birds in a zoological park or related institution preferred
Must have a current driver’s license
Desired Skills, Qualities and Competencies
Demonstrated experience and familiarity with aviculture practices and avian behavior and natural history
A clear understanding of the role of bird departments in zoos and wildlife conservation
Open-mindedness, and a willingness to consider new ideas, practices and perspectives
A desire to learn
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills
Excellent observational skills and demonstrated attention to detail
Excellent record keeping skills
Previous avicultural experience with egg incubation and hand-rearing a plus
Prior ZIMS experience a plus
Demonstrated technical skills such as carpentry, exhibit construction and plant care a plus
Physical Demands
Ability to perform strenuous work and lift at least 50 pounds
Ability to sit, stand, bend and stoop
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in a typical New Orleans climate and under field conditions (heat, humidity, plant allergens, spiny plants, insects, etc.)
Ability to pass a drug test, TB test, and pre-employment background check
Ability to work weekends, holidays and evenings as needed
Updated 8h ago
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1+ years
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Audubon Zoo
Team size
Growing team
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Audubon Zoo’s Bird Department is growing and currently seeking an enthusiastic individual to join its team as a bird keeper. The department cares for a diverse collection of more than 200 birds representing 56 species and multiple SSP programs.
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