Elephant Care Specialist - Herd Health & Enrichment

Elephant Managers; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Animal Care Professional at Birmingham Zoo Inc. (BZI) supports daily animal husbandry and contributes to the health and wellbeing of the zoo's herd of African elephants.

The role involves monitoring behavior, maintaining habitats, preparing diets, providing enrichment, and accurate record-keeping. You will work as part of a cooperative team, emphasize safety and high standards of elephant care, and engage with guests through informative interactions that reflect the zoo's mission of

Responsibilities

• Daily animal husbandry and supporting animal health and wellbeing.
• Monitor behavior, maintain habitats, prepare diets, provide enrichment.
• Maintain accurate records and engage with guests through interactions.
• Work with the elephant care team to uphold high standards of safety and welfare.

Job description

The Animal Care Professional at Birmingham Zoo Inc. (BZI) supports daily animal husbandry and contributes to the health and wellbeing of the zoo's herd of African elephants.

The role involves monitoring behavior, maintaining habitats, preparing diets, providing enrichment, and accurate record-keeping. You will work as part of a cooperative team, emphasize safety and high standards of elephant care, and engage with guests through informative interactions that reflect the zoo's mission of