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  1. Petting Zoo Attendant (2)

    Zoo Atlanta - Atlanta, Georgia

    Expires: 2008-05-19

    Job Purpose: Zoo Atlanta’s Large Mammal Animal Care Team connects directly with Zoo guests to forge the human-animal bond and communicate the importance of Zoo Atlanta’s successful husbandry, research, and conservation programs through the Outback Station/Petting Zoo area. This is the only area in the zoo where guests can freely interact with animals and is therefore, the top attraction in the zoo. Candidates must have a strong desire to work with animals, perform vigorous physical activities, and interact with zoo visitors.

  2. Avian Trainer

    Tracy Aviary - Salt Lake City, Utah

    Expires: 2008-05-19

    Tracy Aviary has a full-time position for a Trainer in our Bird Programs department. This is a permanent position with benefits

  3. Education Intern

    International Exotic Animal Sanctuary - Boyd, Texas

    Expires: 2008-05-25

    Intern will be involved in the Education Program of IEAS.

  4. Zookeeper FT

    Happy Hollow Zoo - San Jose, CA

    Expires: 2008-05-27

    Full-time with benefits zookeeper position open at AZA-accredited facility.

  5. Keeper - Full time HIIZ

    Arizona - Sonora Desert Museum - Tucson, AZ

    Expires: 2008-06-03

    Keeper in the Department of Herpetology, Ichthyology, and Invertebrate Zoology

  6. Keeper 1 Outback Station

    Zoo Atlanta - Atlanta, Georgia

    Expires: 2008-06-03

    Zoo Atlanta’s Large Mammal Department is looking for an enthusiastic and outgoing keeper to work with our diverse mammal collection, particularly in the Zoo’s Outback Station area.

  7. Bird and Mammal Relief Keeper

    Cougar Mountain Zoo - Issaquah, WA

    Expires: 2008-06-13

    Cougar Mountain Zoo is looking for enthusiastic, self motivated and friendly candidates for the day-to-day management of birds and mammals.

  8. Carnivore Keeper

    Tiger World - Rockwell, NC

    Expires: 2008-06-15

    Tiger World is now hiring experienced Big Cat caretakers to join our team and help care for our extensive collection of carnivores

  9. Animal Keeper - As Needed

    San Francisco Zoological Society - San Francisco Zoo, San Francisco, CA

    Expires: 2008-06-15

    SUMMARY: Under general supervision, has responsibility for the care, welfare and safety of animal exhibits including rare or valuable specimens; maintains the physical quarters, surroundings and/or environment of such animals; answers questions and gives information to the visiting public; and performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for: carrying out existing methods and procedures relating to care, maintenance, safety of valuable and/or rare species and making numerous contacts with the public and other employees.

  10. Animal Care Internships

    PARC Inc dba Black Pine Animal Park - Albion, IN

    Expires: 2008-06-15

    Fall Internships

    Start in August or September and end in October or November. Application deadline June 15, 2008

  11. Zoo Keeper

    Kansas City Zoo - Kansas City, MO

    Expires: 2008-06-15

    Candidates sought for  Zoo Keeper openings

  12. Primate Keeper

    Tiger World - Rockwell, NC

    Expires: 2008-06-30

    Tiger World is now hiring experienced Primate caretakers to join our team and help care for our collection of Primates including Baboons, Mandrills, Lemurs, Macaques and more.

  13. Zoo Keeper - General Mammal

    Fresno's Chaffee Zoo - Fresno, CA

    Expires: 2008-07-01

    The Zoo Keeper position is a journey level class in the Zoo Keeping series at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo.

  14. Zookeeper/Herpetology

    Houston Zoo, Inc. - Houston, TX

    Expires: 2008-07-02


    The Houston Zoo is seeking a qualified individual for a full-time position as a zoo keeper in the Herpetology section.

  15. Veterinary Technician

    Zoo Atlanta - Atlanta, GA

    Expires: 2008-07-02

    Licensed Veterinary Technician to join the Animal Health Department which consists of two veterinarians, three veterinary technicians and a hospital/quarantine keeper in an AZA-accredited facility.

  16. Keeper/ Elephants

    Zoo Atlanta - Atlanta, Georgia

    Expires: 2008-07-08

    Zoo Atlanta is looking for an experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic individual who will compliment the current Elephant keeper staff as part of the Large Mammal Department.

  17. Programs Animal Keeper I

    Zoo Atlanta - Atlanta, Georgia

    Expires: 2008-07-08

    This position is responsible for animal husbandry, show and program setup and presentation as well as maintenance for all holding and public areas of the Program Animals Department. This person will report to the area Education Lead Keeper, and/or Education Curator.

  18. Programs Animal Keeper II

    Zoo Atlanta - Atlanta, Georgia

    Expires: 2008-07-08

    The Program Animals Keeper II is responsible for animal husbandry and maintenance of exhibit, holding and public areas of the Program Animals Department. This person will report to the Program Animals Lead Keeper and Assistant Curator for the department.

  19. Area Supervisor - Birds

    Abilene Zoo - Abilene, Texas

    Expires: 2008-07-09

    Seeking candidates for the position of Area Supervisor - Birds

  20. Gorilla Caregiver / Research Assistant

    The Gorilla Foundation - Woodside, California

    Expires: 2008-07-15

    The Gorilla Foundation, home of Project Koko, the interspecies communication study, is seeking a highly alert, intelligent and responsible person to serve as a gorilla caregiver and research assistant.

  21. Three-month Animal Care Intern

    International Exotic Animal Sanctuary - Boyd, Texas

    Expires: 2008-07-15

    Interns will learn the basic husbandry of exotic animals.

  22. Six-month Animal Care Intern

    International Exotic Animal Sanctuary - Boyd, Texas

    Expires: 2008-07-15

    Interns will learn the basic husbandry of exotic animals and what it takes to maintain a Sanctuary such as IEAS.

More Zoo vacancies can be seen by visiting:

American Zoo and Aquarium Association - Job Listings http://www.aza.org/JobListings/

American Association of Zoo Keepers - Jobs http://www.aazk.org/animalKeepersForum/opportunity_knocks.php

European Association of Zoos and Aquaria - News then Vacancies http://www.eaza.net

Australasian Society of Zoo Keeping (ASZK) http://www.aszk.org.au/Zoo%20Positions%20Vacant.htm

Zoo Vets, Technicians and interns http://www.aazv.org/jobbankdisplaylistings.cfm

Bird Jobs in the Field http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/BJOB.html

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