Animal Caretaker - Primates

Job description

Love primates, hands-on animal care, and creating memorable guest experiences? Join our Animal Management team as an Animal Caretaker of Primates! In this role, you’ll help maintain the wellbeing of our primate collection through daily husbandry, enrichment, training, habitat care, and guest interactions. From preparing diets and observing animal behavior to supporting training sessions and caring for exhibits, no two days are the same. If you’re passionate about wildlife, teamwork, and conservation, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Essential Job Functions: An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties: - Demonstrate technical skills to perform daily animal husbandry and medical care for relevant taxa. - Observe, monitor and report animal behavior and health condition for relevant taxa. - Keep detailed digital and written records of animal weight, health, enrichment, training and behavior. - Maintain and renovate exhibits, service areas, and equipment; including use of power tools and lawn equipment. - Implement daily purposeful enrichment and documentation to promote, encourage, and evaluate goal-based behavioral o...