Lead Animal Care & Guest WOW Experiences

TANGANYIKA WILDLIFE PARK LLC; Goddard (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development program

Job summary

Tanganyika Wildlife Park LLC in Goddard, KS is seeking an Animal Care Supervisor to lead the Trouble Maker’s Cove Team, overseeing daily care, enrichment, and training of a diverse animal collection while ensuring guest experiences reflect our conservation mission.

You will elevate husbandry practices, coordinate with veterinary and nutrition teams, and mentor staff to grow professionally in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years paid experience in the zoological field.
• Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with animal species listed in department description.
• Excellent public speaking and customer service skills.
• Desire to grow as a team member, animal keeper, and human being.
• Ability to stand or walk and perform physical work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and lift 50-75 pounds when necessary.
• Ability to work long hours, weekends, weekdays, holidays, and everyday.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong Leadership, Management, and Accountability (LMA) to your team, fostering ownership, collaboration, and growth.
• Create and manage team schedules to ensure smooth daily operations and proper animal coverage.
• Oversee wellness, training, enrichment, health care, and daily husbandry of animals in your department, ensuring documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Collaborate across departments to support development of your team, animal programs, and park-wide initiatives.
• Manage and implement diet changes, communicating with Nutrition and Vet teams as needed.
• Maintain accurate supply lists to ensure your area is stocked and prepared.
• Coordinate with veterinary team to monitor animal health and support medical care as needed.
• Step in for routine coverage to support your team and ensure consistent animal care.

Job description

Tanganyika Wildlife Park LLC in Goddard, KS is seeking an Animal Care Supervisor to lead the Trouble Maker’s Cove Team, overseeing daily care, enrichment, and training of a diverse animal collection while ensuring guest experiences reflect our conservation mission.

You will elevate husbandry practices, coordinate with veterinary and nutrition teams, and mentor staff to grow professionally in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.