Zoo Animal Care Specialist - Discovery Zone (Part-Time)

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is seeking an Animal Care Specialist for the Discovery Zone Team on a part-time basis. You will assist with daily husbandry of domestic hoofstock, amphibians, reptiles, small primates, and birds, and support public-facing education during animal chats and demonstrations.

Responsibilities include preparing diets, administering medications, logging observations, maintaining exhibits, and performing enrichment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in biology, animal science, zoology, or related field.
• Experience with care/management of similar species preferred.
• Ability to follow written and oral care instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Preparing diets and delivering animal feedings.
• Administering medications and assisting with health procedures.
• Observing, logging, and reporting animal health and welfare.
• Training animals for basic husbandry behaviors.
• Creating enrichment items and strategies.
• Completing daily maintenance of exhibits and holding areas.
• Maintaining daily reports and records.
• Interacting with guests through animal chats and presentations.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Observation skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/animal science/zoology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is seeking an Animal Care Specialist for the Discovery Zone Team on a part-time basis. You will assist with daily husbandry of domestic hoofstock, amphibians, reptiles, small primates, and birds, and support public-facing education during animal chats and demonstrations.

Responsibilities include preparing diets, administering medications, logging observations, maintaining exhibits, and performing enrichment.