Animal Care & Guest Education Specialist

Z&A Management; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Layton Aquarium & Wildlife Encounters in Layton, UT seeks an Animal Keeper to care for a diverse range of animals and help guests experience the wonder of wildlife up close. You’ll prepare habitats, feed, clean, and provide enrichment while upholding high welfare and safety standards.

In this guest-facing role you’ll share animal stories, conservation messaging, and education with visitors, collaborate with teams, follow procedures, and grow into increased responsibility in a mission-driven

Qualifications

• Degree in Zoology, Marine Biology, Animal Science, or a related field.
• Passion for animal care, education, and conservation.
• Comfort working in a guest-facing, interactive environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and follow procedures.
• Ability to work on your feet indoors and outdoors in a physically active role.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for a diverse collection of animals including feeding, cleaning, habitat maintenance, and enrichment.
• Follow procedures to maintain high welfare and safety standards.
• Observe animals and report changes in behavior, appetite, or health.
• Engage guests with animal stories, conservation messaging, and education.
• Support safety, exhibit boundaries, and guest safety in a dynamic environment.
• Learn and apply animal care techniques and grow into increased responsibility.

Skills

Zoology degree

Animal care

Guest-facing communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Education

Degree in Zoology or related field

Job description

Layton Aquarium & Wildlife Encounters in Layton, UT seeks an Animal Keeper to care for a diverse range of animals and help guests experience the wonder of wildlife up close. You’ll prepare habitats, feed, clean, and provide enrichment while upholding high welfare and safety standards.

In this guest-facing role you’ll share animal stories, conservation messaging, and education with visitors, collaborate with teams, follow procedures, and grow into increased responsibility in a mission-driven