Full-time Safari Keepers

Virginia Safari Park, a 180-acre drive-through zoo and breeding center, is expanding and searching for additional keepers. We maintain an inventory of 1000+ specimens comprised of large groups of hoofed stock as well as a "Safari Village" comprised of primates, a walk-through aviary, reptiles, and a petting area. We currently have new full-time openings available in the safari section. These positions require a person with excellent observation skills and a strong work ethic. All keepers will be responsible for the daily care of the animals. Full-time keepers are required to maintain their animal records as well as assist in breeding programs. We are looking for people with a strong hoofed stock background in either exotics or domestics. Experience can be substituted for a degree. Animals that will be in your teams' care:

• Giraffe
• Rhino
• Bongo
• Nyala
• Bactrian and Dromedary Camels
• Eland
• Fallow Deer
• Llamas
• Ostrich
• Rhea
• Emu•Scotch Highland•Water Buffalo•Watusi•Wildebeest•Elk•Zebra•Bison•Pere David Deer•Sika Deer•Axis Deer•Nilgai Antelope•Scimitar Horned Oryx•Yak•

Blackbuck Antelope Requirements :

• Experience with giraffe, rhino, and/or bongo for barn positions.
• Hoof stock experience domestic or exotic for the safari positions.
• A bachelor's degree in science, Animal Science/Biology preferred
• A strong work ethic, good physical condition, and a willingness to learn
• Must be able to adhere to our strict personal appearance requirements, no visible tattoos permitted.
• Maintain a non-smoking work environment
• Have the ability to work in all weather conditions
• Experience in using or willing to learn to use trucks, tractors, weed eaters, and other types of machinery
• Minimum of 6 months of paid animal care
• Valid Driver's license
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health Insurance
• PTO
• 401K Please send your cover letter and resume to: Sarah Fitzgerald Assistant Director General Curator Virginia Safari Park 229 Safari Lane Natural Bridge, VA 24578 Snfitzgerald@virginiasafaripark.

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Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Shift:

8 hour shift Day shift No nights

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person