Carnivore & Tropics Zoo Keeper Technician

Minnesota Zoo; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Zoological Garden seeks a Tropics/Carnivore Animal Care Technician 3 to care for animals and habitats across Tropics & MN Trail. You will maintain exhibits, assist with interpretive programs, and support guest education while upholding high welfare standards.

This full-time, day-shift role involves travel up to 25% across the campus and occasional offsite needs. A strong background in animal care and safety is essential, with a valid Class D license required.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time zookeeper experience or equivalent veterinary care experience within the last ten years.
• Experience with a variety of taxa including invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals.
• Experience with primates and/or large carnivores.

Responsibilities

• Perform animal husbandry to maintain the highest level of animal health and exhibition.
• Perform maintenance and cleaning of habitats and work areas to provide a neat, safe guest experience.
• Prepare and participate in interpretive programs to educate guests and staff about biology and conservation.

Skills

Zookeeper experience

Animal care knowledge

Customer service

Driver's license

Education

Biology or Zoology degree

Job description

Minnesota Zoological Garden seeks a Tropics/Carnivore Animal Care Technician 3 to care for animals and habitats across Tropics & MN Trail. You will maintain exhibits, assist with interpretive programs, and support guest education while upholding high welfare standards.

This full-time, day-shift role involves travel up to 25% across the campus and occasional offsite needs. A strong background in animal care and safety is essential, with a valid Class D license required.