Salaried Animal Keeper

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Disney's Animal Kingdom is seeking applicants for an animal keeper position on the Trails team. The Trails team is responsible for two large walkthrough aviaries, an off-exhibit avian breeding facility, as well as several species of hoofed stock, small mammals, herps and invertebrates. The desired candidate has extensive avian experience; additional experience with hoofed stock, small mammals and herps is preferred. This is a full-time, salaried, permanent position.
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Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, cleaning, animal observation, diet preparation, behavioral conditioning and enrichment, and reporting pertinent information to zoological managers.
• The candidate must be able to interact on a regular basis with maintenance, operation managers, horticulture, veterinary staff, educators, and scientists.
• Will also provide animal information and conservation messages through guest and cast interaction.
• The work includes physical labor in ambient outdoor temperatures and weather conditions in Central Florida, which may include extreme heat and humidity.

Basic Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent plus a minimum of either:
  • Three years paid experience as a keeper in an AZA accredited institution, or in an institution with equivalent standards, and at least two years of verifiable college course work(60 semester hours) or
  • Four years paid experience as a keeper in an AZA accredited institution, or in an institution with equivalent standards, and at least one years of verifiable college course work(30 semester hours) or
  • Five years paid experience as a keeper in an AZA accredited institution, or in an institution with equivalent standards
• Experience working with a wide variety of taxa with an emphasis on operant conditioning is desired.
• Demonstrated strong observation, evaluation, and data collection skills
• Ability to work in a large team environment
• Ability to work in an environment that is continually changing
• Demonstrated strong guest focus

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 year full-time avian and/or hoofed stock experience

Required Education

• High school degree or equivalent plus a minimum of either:
  • Three years paid experience as a keeper in an AZA accredited institution, or in an institution with equivalent standards, and at least two years of verifiable college course work(60 semester hours) or
  • Four years paid experience as a keeper in an AZA accredited institution, or in an institution with equivalent standards, and at least one years of verifiable college course work(30 semester hours) or
  • Five years paid experience as a keeper in an AZA accredited institution, or in an institution with equivalent standards

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s or Associates’ degree in Zoology or related field

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