Senior Wild Animal Keeper & Mammalogy Specialist

Wildlife Conservation Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildlife Conservation Society in the Bronx Zoo is seeking a Senior Wild Animal Keeper / Mammalogy to oversee the captive life systems and ensure the well-being of animals in our Mammalogy department.

The role involves supervising keepers, volunteers, and other staff, coordinating feeding, enrichment, and daily care, and maintaining exhibit standards while collaborating with veterinary teams and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in biology or related field with one year recent, full-time paid experience in the handling, feeding and care of animals in a zoo or on a stock farm with experience supervising animal care staff, OR an equivalent combination of education or experience including internships at related animal care facilities.

Responsibilities

• The well-being, feeding and care of the captive animals in the wildlife park and the daily care and operation of their enclosures.
• Supervise and/or participate in the cleaning of public areas in and around exhibits and other animal facilities.
• Supervise and prepare animal diets or other food substances. May assist in both requisition and record keeping of food and other supplies.
• Inspect exhibits and facilities to ascertain that they are clean, well-lit and properly heated and ventilated, and take necessary action to ensure such.
• Make minor and emergency repairs necessary to animal management and exhibition areas and report the need for major repairs.
• Observe the animals entrusted to his/her care and report promptly on any indication of illness.
• Carry out the veterinarian's instructions for the care of sick animals and follow any protocols established for the care of any animals.
• Supervise and/or participate in the transfer of animals from one enclosure or zoo, etc., to another.
• Aid, help and inform the public regarding the wildlife park, its animals and exhibits.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology

Job description

Wildlife Conservation Society in the Bronx Zoo is seeking a Senior Wild Animal Keeper / Mammalogy to oversee the captive life systems and ensure the well-being of animals in our Mammalogy department.

The role involves supervising keepers, volunteers, and other staff, coordinating feeding, enrichment, and daily care, and maintaining exhibit standards while collaborating with veterinary teams and supervisors.