Animal Care & Exhibit Keeper — Relief Role

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 24 days

Sick and Safe Leave

2 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore seeks a Relief Keeper to care for collection animals and maintain exhibits. The role may rotate across animal areas to meet business needs, and requires comfort with a variety of species and regular observation of health, safety, diet, and behavior.

You will support Animal Keeper staff and Management, report changes, assist with routine veterinary and husbandry tasks, and help with maintenance.

Qualifications

• One year of paid or unpaid animal experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office programs and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Staff contact yard areas and animal guest interactive areas as scheduled.
• Assist Animal Keeper staff in animal areas as scheduled.
• Report changes in animals’ appetite, disposition, habits, and in physical appearance and/or excreta to Animal Keeper staff.
• Inspect enclosures, fencing, pools, and furniture for cleanliness and/or structural defects and to perform minor repairs as needed.
• Prepare diets for animals, clean and fill water containers, and place food in exhibits at specified times per daily protocol.
• Provide species appropriate enrichment and training to animals according to area protocols.
• Assist with routine veterinary, emergency, training or husbandry, and management procedures.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the Zoo.

Education

Associates degree in zoology, biology, or related field preferred. Or, two years of continuing education towards a bachelor’s degree in zoology, biology, or related field preferred.

Job description

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore seeks a Relief Keeper to care for collection animals and maintain exhibits. The role may rotate across animal areas to meet business needs, and requires comfort with a variety of species and regular observation of health, safety, diet, and behavior.

You will support Animal Keeper staff and Management, report changes, assist with routine veterinary and husbandry tasks, and help with maintenance.