Dive-Certified Animal Care Specialist - Part-Time

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is seeking an Animal Care Specialist to join the Water's Edge Team on a part-time basis. The role involves daily care and welfare of multiple species, habitat maintenance, and public interaction.

Working up to 29 hours per week, you'll prepare diets, assist with health procedures, log observations, train basic behaviors, create enrichment, and help with guest chats and special events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, animal science, zoology, or related field preferred.
• Applicable experience can substitute for formal education on a year-for-year basis.
• Hands-on care experience with similar species preferred; knowledge of animal husbandry.

Responsibilities

• Preparing diets and delivering animal feedings.
• Administering medications and assisting with health procedures.
• Observing, logging, and reporting issues concerning animal behavior, health, and welfare.
• Training animals for basic husbandry behaviors.
• Creating and implementing enrichment items/strategies.
• Completes daily maintenance of exhibits and holding areas.
• Maintains daily reports and other required records.
• Interacts with Zoo & Aquarium guests, including animal chats and presentations, and assisting with events.

Skills

Observational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Follow instructions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, animal science, zoology, or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is seeking an Animal Care Specialist to join the Water's Edge Team on a part-time basis. The role involves daily care and welfare of multiple species, habitat maintenance, and public interaction.

Working up to 29 hours per week, you'll prepare diets, assist with health procedures, log observations, train basic behaviors, create enrichment, and help with guest chats and special events.