Facility

Virginia Safari Park

Closing Date

Description

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, walk-through aviary, reptiles and petting area.

We currently have full time and seasonal openings available in the safari section, as well as, seasonal positions in the village area. 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.

Education and Pre-requisites

Requirements:
• Big cat experience for the big cat 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 paid animal care
• Valid Driver’s license
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs

Compensation and benefits

Competitive salary, insurance, paid sick/vacation time, and 401k options available.

Application instructions

Please send your resume to:
Sarah Friedel
General Curator
Virginia Safari Park
225 Safari Lane
Natural Bridge, VA 24578
scurator@virginiasafaripark.com
(240) 566-6119