Relief Keeper: Multi-Species Animal Care & Enrichment

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days PTO

Sick leave

2 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore seeks a Relief Keeper to care for collection animals and maintain exhibits across areas. You will support Animal Keeper staff and Management, monitor health, safety, dietary consumption, and behavior, and report changes to the Area Manager.

This role contributes to the Zoo’s mission, assists with veterinary and husbandry tasks, and supports education and conservation goals, including DEAI initiatives and special events.

Qualifications

• One year of animal experience (paid or unpaid).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Staff contact yard areas and animal guest interactive areas as scheduled.
• Assist Animal Keeper staff in animal areas as scheduled.
• Report changes in animals’ appetite, disposition, habits, and in physical appearance and/or excreta to Animal Keeper staff.
• Inspect enclosures, fencing, pools, and furniture for cleanliness and/or structural defects and to perform minor repairs as needed.
• Prepare diets for animals, clean and fill water containers, and place food in exhibits at specified times per daily protocol.
• Provide species-appropriate enrichment and training according to area protocols.
• Assist in data collection for approved research projects.
• Maintenance of facilities and minor repair of equipment, exhibits, and all associated animal areas.

Skills

Animal handling

Team player

Education

Associates degree in zoology/biology or related field

Two years of continuing education towards a bachelor’s in zoology/biology

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore seeks a Relief Keeper to care for collection animals and maintain exhibits across areas. You will support Animal Keeper staff and Management, monitor health, safety, dietary consumption, and behavior, and report changes to the Area Manager.

This role contributes to the Zoo’s mission, assists with veterinary and husbandry tasks, and supports education and conservation goals, including DEAI initiatives and special events.