Zookeeper - Mammals chez City of Waco, TX

About the Department

Minimum Starting Salary: $17.8115 - Depending on Qualifications

The City of Waco Seeks

Join our team at the Cameron Park Zoo as a our next Zookeeper! A mammal keeper will primarily work in one area, but there may be opportunities to train in another area for coverage. We welcome experience with various species, especially Coyotes, Jaguars, Bobcats, North American black bears, Mountain lions, and North American river otters. If you have a passion for caring for animals apply today!

• Associates Degree in Zoology, Biological Sciences, or a related field
• 1 year of animal care work experience
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Texas Driver's License

Position Overview
Under basic supervision, provides for the health and welfare of exotic and native animals in the City Zoo through diet preparation and feeding, enclosure maintenance, behavioral observation and training, enrichment, and health care maintenance and treatment.

• Assists with the daily care, husbandry, and nutrition of assigned animals; resolves problems within scope of authority; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Monitors and maintains Zoo exhibits, identifies animal care issues, prepares, and distributes diets and supplements; monitors animal health issues, behavior and eating habits; maintains records; examines exhibit facilities and grounds to assure proper maintenance procedures are followed.
• Assists with public education, community outreach and safety and security programs.