Temporary Zoo Animal Care Specialist

Fort Worth Zoo; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth Zoo is seeking an entry-level animal care assistant to help maintain and care for a variety of animals. The position runs for 400 hours over 10 weeks, typically 40 hours per week, and may require weekend shifts.

You will assist veterinary staff as needed, feed and water animals, prepare diets, observe behavior, and help with enclosures and records. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and following established procedures in a busy zoo environment.

Qualifications

• One year of increasingly responsible zoo keeping experience.
• Completion of the twelfth grade with zoology-related coursework.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water animals in and around existing quarters; clean, sanitize, maintain, and repair animal quarters as required; sweep, dust, and mop floors
• Prepare diets for animals; clean and maintain work area and food storage containers
• Maintain adequate records on daily activities; observe animal behavior for signs of illness, weight loss/gain or injury; report any signs of illness or injury; assist veterinarians in minor operations or related activity as needed
• Assist in the training of assigned animals, guide animals through daily routines according to established training schedules and guidelines
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner
• Care for new and quarantined animals when required; obtain and submit fecal samples as needed
• Assist in directing the proper restraint, crating, moving, and uncrating of animals

Skills

Zoo keeping

Record keeping

Animal care

Teamwork

Observation

Education

Twelfth grade + zoology courses

Tools

Driver's license (Class C)

Job description

Fort Worth Zoo is seeking an entry-level animal care assistant to help maintain and care for a variety of animals. The position runs for 400 hours over 10 weeks, typically 40 hours per week, and may require weekend shifts.

You will assist veterinary staff as needed, feed and water animals, prepare diets, observe behavior, and help with enclosures and records. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and following established procedures in a busy zoo environment.