Animal Keeper Associate - Ituri

About the Role & Team

Disney's Animal Kingdom is looking for candidates for an Animal Keeper Associate position on the Ituri Forest team. In this role you will cultivate your animal husbandry and teamwork skills as you work with a large team of keepers, caring for a variety of animals. You will also have a practical understanding of antelope and/or pachyderm general husbandry, enrichment, and operant conditioning as it relates to the daily management and research of the species in their care.

This is a full-time, hourly position where you will report to a team of Zoological Managers. 

What You Will Do

• Work closely with a large team to assist in the care, well-being, management, behavioral conditioning and enrichment of the Ituri Forest animal collection which includes: Black Rhino, Okapi, Nile Hippo, Bongo, Kudu, Nile Crocodile, Pink-backed Pelicans and Saddle-billed Storks
• Ensure the daily routines of cleaning, animal observation, diet preparation and reporting medical needs and abnormal conditions to Zoological Managers
• Maintain daily records, collecting and logging information and ensuring this information is communicated to management and the central animal record keeping system
• The work includes physical labor in ambient outdoor temperatures and weather conditions in Central Florida, which may include extreme heat and humidity
• Partner with maintenance, operation managers, horticulture, veterinary staff, educators, and scientists. Keepers also provide animal information and conservation messages through Guest and Cast interactions
• Our animals are cared for 7 days a week, so you must have full availability, including weekends and holidays
• You will be working a variety of shifts including early morning start times of 5 a.m. with the potential to work evening shifts ending as late at 12 a.m.

Required Qualification & Skills

• Minimum of one-year paid animal husbandry experience in an AZA accredited facility or institution with comparable standards OR at least two years of verifiable college course work (60 semester hours)
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role including lifting manure, moving doors, and carrying heavy objects (bales of bedding, feed bags, etc.)
• Demonstrable observation, evaluation, and data collecting skills
• Demonstrable Guest service skills
• Computer literacy

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 year Associate's or 4 year college degree in Biology or related field
• Experience working with large terrestrial mammals
• Practical knowledge and experience with operant conditioning

Benefits and Perks

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at .
 

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