Animal Care Professional, Alabama Wilds

Association Of Zoos & Aquariums; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional zoo organization in Birmingham is seeking an Animal Care Professional for a full-time position. The role involves daily husbandry activities for native animals and collaboration with staff to create an educational environment. Candidates should demonstrate a good working knowledge of animal care and welfare.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated good working knowledge of animal care and welfare.
• Full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Perform primary daily husbandry activities for the Alabama Wilds animals.
• Collaborate with other Zoo employees to present an educational and entertaining environment.

Skills

Knowledge of animal care and welfare

Job description

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Birmingham Zoo Inc.

Animal Care Professional, Alabama Wilds

The Alabama Wilds Department at the Birmingham Zoo consists of a variety of animals native to Alabama. Species in the area range from Non-dangerous to Dangerous and consist of Black Bears and North American River Otters, in addition to a variety of Birds and domestic barn animals. Bobcats and Cougars have also now joined the Alabama Wilds collection.

The Animal Care Professional is a full-time position responsible for the primary daily husbandry activities of these animals with a demonstrated good working knowledge of animal care and welfare. ACPs will also work collectively with other Zoo employees and assist in presenting to the public an environment that is educational, entertaining, and serves to further the mission of the Birmingham Zoo.

Responsibilities

• Perform primary daily husbandry activities for the Alabama Wilds animals.
• Collaborate with other Zoo employees to present an educational and entertaining environment that supports the Birmingham Zoo mission.

Qualifications

• Full-time position
• Demonstrated good working knowledge of animal care and welfare