Ambassador Animal Keeper: Encounters & Tours

Nashvillezoo; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

EAP

401k

PTO

Zoo perks

Inclusive culture

AZA accreditation

Job summary

Nashville Zoo seeks an Ambassador Animal Keeper- Encounters to care for the Behavioral Husbandry animal collection and host on-site encounters, tours, and special programs. The role supports education, enrichment, and visitor experiences while working weekends, evenings, and holidays.

You will collaborate with the Encounters team, maintain animal records, prep diets, assist veterinary staff, and participate in enrichment projects and outreach activities at the zoo's facilities and events.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to work with a variety of animals including arthropods, reptiles, birds, and small mammals.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills are essential.
• Proven training proficiency and ability to work without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Care for the Behavioral Husbandry animal collection and support ambassador programs.
• Prepare daily diets and assist with veterinary procedures as directed.
• Present on-site encounters, tours, and special events with ambassador animals.
• Complete animal records and enrichment projects; maintain clean habitats and grounds.

Skills

Animal handling

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree desired

Job description

Nashville Zoo seeks an Ambassador Animal Keeper- Encounters to care for the Behavioral Husbandry animal collection and host on-site encounters, tours, and special programs. The role supports education, enrichment, and visitor experiences while working weekends, evenings, and holidays.

You will collaborate with the Encounters team, maintain animal records, prep diets, assist veterinary staff, and participate in enrichment projects and outreach activities at the zoo's facilities and events.