Animal Care Supervisor - Asia / Australia (Full-Time)

ZooTampa at Lowry Park; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Pension Plan

Vacation and Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Forgiveness

Free gym membership

Free zoo admission

Discounted admissions to attractions

Job summary

ZooTampa at Lowry Park seeks a full-time Animal Care Supervisor to oversee daily care across animal departments, ensuring AZA standards, laws, safety, and welfare compliance. The role involves mentoring staff, maintaining efficient routines, and reporting health issues or incidents.

You will assist in exhibit planning and respond to emergencies, with a focus on animal welfare and visitor safety. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in biology, vertebrate zoology, the natural science or related field (preferred).
• Minimum of three years’ experience in an AZA accredited zoological setting (preferred).
• Knowledge of behaviors, diets, breeding habits and care of a variety of animals.
• Advanced husbandry knowledge, zoonotic diseases and prevention.
• Ability to apply animal training via operant and classical conditioning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, radio and telephone.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily care of a variety of animals.
• Mentor, train, schedule, ensure safety and manage performance of subordinates.
• Develop efficient work routines meeting industry standards and regulations.
• Observe and report illnesses or unsafe conditions; administer medications as needed.
• Inspect grounds and habitats for cleanliness and security.
• Conduct guided tours and answer visitor questions courteously.
• Guide management in emergency situations.
• Assist in exhibit planning, construction, and supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Training skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Team management

Animal handling

Education

Bachelor's/Associate in biology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Radio communication

Telephone

Job description

Animal Care Supervisor - Asia / Australia

ZooTampa is looking to hire a full time hourly Animal Care Supervisor to join our team! You will be responsible for supervising the daily functions of assigned animal departments and ensure all activities are in alignment with Association of Zoo & Aquariums (AZA) standards and guidelines, all relevant laws and regulations, safety standards, and standards that ensure animal welfare.

Who We Are

ZooTampa at Lowry Park is one of the most popular zoos in the southeastern U.S., with over 1.2 million visitors annually. We have grown to what now encompasses 56 acres of naturalistic animal exhibits in a lush, tropical garden setting. The Zoo, accredited by Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), offers popular educational programming, fun recreational amenities, up-close animal encounters and engaging seasonal events for which it has won awards as one of the country’s most family-friendly zoos.

Our mission

is to rescue, rehabilitate and care for animals; create exceptional personalized experiences that connect people with wildlife and each other in fun, immersive ways.

Our vision

is that everyone we touch is motivated to join us in taking action to protect and preserve wildlife.

Join us and become a part of creating unforgettable natural connections!

Your day to day

• Supervise assignments related to the daily care of a variety of animals
• Assist with mentoring, training, scheduling, safety, development, and performance management of subordinates
• Establish and maintain efficient work routines that meet or exceed industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Observe, document, and report animal illnesses, abnormal behavior, and unsafe conditions; administer medications and perform minor first aid if necessary
• Inspect Zoo grounds and animal housing facilities daily for cleanliness and safety and checks animal habitats and enclosures for security and other conditions
• Conduct guided tours and answer questions of visitors in a courteous and pleasant manner
• Respond to and assist manager in guiding the resolution of emergency situations
• Assist in exhibit planning, construction, and supervision of construction

What are we looking for?

• A Bachelor or Associate degree in biology, vertebrate zoology, the natural science or related field or equivalent specialized training is preferred
• A minimum of three years’ experience in an AZA accredited zoological setting preferred
• Knowledge of the behaviors, diets, breeding habits and custodial care of a variety of native, exotic and domestic animals
• Advanced knowledge of husbandry requirements, zoonotic diseases and prevention
• Ability to appropriately apply animal training through the use of operant and classical conditioning
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), radio, telephone
• Must have good written and oral communication skills, ability to think logically, and solve problems with minimal guidance
• Must be self-motivated, goal-oriented, able to maintain discretion with confidential information and have strong leadership and team building skills
• Physically able to work in typical Florida weather, in a variety of physical positions including safely lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work long hours and varying shifts, including nights and weekends

Our Perks at ZooTampa

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet, Life Insurance, 403(b) Pension Plan
• Vacation and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Forgiveness
• Free gym membership
• Free admission to the Zoo, MOSI, and the Florida Aquarium
• Free or discounted admission to many attractions in Florida
• And so much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace