Elephant Care Specialist - Full-Time, On-Site

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is seeking an Animal Care Specialist for the Elephant Team in Kansas City, MO. This full-time, on-site role focuses on daily elephant husbandry, diet prep, and public interactions with visitors.

The position emphasizes animal welfare, health monitoring, enrichment, and teamwork with the Animal Care Manager to ensure safe, engaging exhibits and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, animal science, zoology, or related field desired.
• Experience with care and management of similar species is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing diets and delivering animal feedings.
• Administering medications and assisting with health procedures.
• Observing, logging, and reporting animal health and welfare.
• Training animals for basic husbandry behaviors.
• Creating and implementing enrichment items/strategies.
• Completes daily habitat and holding area maintenance including cleaning and minor repairs.
• Maintains daily reports and engages with guests through chats and presentations.

Skills

Animal care

Observation skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/animal science/zoology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is seeking an Animal Care Specialist for the Elephant Team in Kansas City, MO. This full-time, on-site role focuses on daily elephant husbandry, diet prep, and public interactions with visitors.

The position emphasizes animal welfare, health monitoring, enrichment, and teamwork with the Animal Care Manager to ensure safe, engaging exhibits and high-quality care.