Zookeeper

Competitor Group, Inc.; Cape Town; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the zoological field is looking for dedicated Zookeepers. The role involves the daily care and monitoring of zoo animals, ensuring their wellbeing and health standards. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and demonstrate strong skills in animal handling and observation. This is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about animal care and conservation.

Qualifications

• Strong advisory for a bachelor's degree due to intense job competition.
• Knowledge of animal behavior and care essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage diverse animal types.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the wellbeing of zoo animals including feeding, cleaning, and exercising them.
• Keep notes on animal health and report to veterinarians.
• Work on weekends and holidays as needed.

Skills

Animal Handling

Observation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Discipline

Job description

Zookeeping involves managing and maintaining zoo animals and their environment. A typical zookeeper has a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and earns around $30,000 a year. While job openings for zookeepers are only increasing slowly, general animal care and service workers are expected to see growth at a higher than average rate.

Job Description

Zookeepers are responsible for the wellbeing of the animals living in zoos. The job requires a keeper to routinely complete a number of tasks for the animals, such as bathing, feeding and exercising.

Zookeepers must follow very specific feeding instructions for each animal, and keepers are often expected to work weekends and holidays to ensure the animals are fed routinely. They must provide drinking water for the animals, keep their living spaces clean, and help train or entertain them.

Much of a zookeeper's job involves monitoring the animals and making sure they do not become sick or injured. They keep notes on their eating habits, watch for odd behavior, and provide veterinarians with relevant information about their health.

Qualifications

For those who wish to become zookeepers, a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is strongly advisable as job competition is intense, even though job growth is strong. Zookeepers must know how to handle different types of animals and their temperaments. Salaries vary, depending on experience and the employer, but the median pay for zookeepers in 2016 was around $30,000.

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