Animal Care Supervisor | AZA Standards Leader & Mentor

ZooTampa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Free gym membership

Free admission to Zoo

Job summary

ZooTampa in Tampa, FL is hiring a full-time Animal Care Supervisor to lead daily animal care across assigned departments, ensuring alignment with AZA standards, laws, safety, and welfare. You will mentor staff, manage scheduling, observe health issues, report findings, and support exhibits planning.

The role requires a biology-related degree and previous AZA experience. This is a hands-on leadership position at a popular southeastern zoo offering benefits and opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• 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 apply animal training through 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Observation & reporting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor or Associate degree in biology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ZooTampa in Tampa, FL is hiring a full-time Animal Care Supervisor to lead daily animal care across assigned departments, ensuring alignment with AZA standards, laws, safety, and welfare. You will mentor staff, manage scheduling, observe health issues, report findings, and support exhibits planning.

The role requires a biology-related degree and previous AZA experience. This is a hands-on leadership position at a popular southeastern zoo offering benefits and opportunities to contribute to