Petting Zoo Director

The Dancing Horses Theatre; Delavan (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

A unique entertainment venue in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced individual to oversee the care of animals at a petting zoo. Responsibilities include managing animal feeding, supervising staff, and engaging with the public through educational presentations. Housing is provided if needed. Candidates must have a passion for animals, leadership qualities, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. This is a full-time position with a 6-day work week during the summer, offering a chance to work in a beautiful environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced individual with knowledge of animal care and feeding.
• Supervision of staff and educational presentations.
• Equine and carpentry skills are a plus.
• Leadership qualities
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more
• Keep accurate records
• Willing to work a 6-day-a-week schedule during Summer
• Passion for animals

Responsibilities

• Oversee the care of the animals.
• Provide guidance in animal care.
• Bottle feed baby animals.
• Supervise feeding, care, and purchasing for a small petting zoo
• Design enclosures and housing for animals

Skills

Hands-on background in animal care

Leadership qualities

Ability to lift 50 pounds or more

Passion for animals

Job description

Overview

Unique petting zoo needs an experienced individual to oversee zoo.

Job Details:

• Salaried position & based on experience.
• Housing is provided (if needed).
• Hands-on background in animal care.
• Have leadership qualities.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Keep accurate records.
• Be able to work a 6-day-a-week schedule, during the Summer
• Must have a passion for animals.

Responsibilities:

• You will oversee the care of our animals.
• Provide guidance in animal care.
• Bottle feeding baby animals.

Experienced individual with knowledge of operating all aspects of feeding, caring, and purchasing animals for a small petting zoo. Supervision of staff and creating educational animal presentations to the general public. Design enclosures and housing for our furry creatures. "Jack of all trades", Equine and carpentry skills a plus. Animal Gardens Petting Zoo is part of The Dancing Horses Theatre, which, provides a 90-minute Equine performance. Providing entertainment for the entire family. Located on 40 acres in a beautiful summer resort located in Wisconsin near the Illinois border.

Contact: Please email your resume to [e-mail] or call Dana at 262-728-8200 for more details. www.animalgardens.com and www.thedancinghorses.com