RainForest Adventures has an opening for a Lead Keeper at the zoo. 

Our zoo is located in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee.  

We are seeking an experienced person with both extensive animal husbandry experience (multiple species), as well as some managerial background. Our collection includes small mammals (primates, prosimians), domestic hoof stock, birds, reptiles and amphibians with an emphasis on tropical species.   Collection is approx. 140 species, consisting of 600-650 animals. 

Responsibilities include both daily maintenance of the animal collection, and direct interaction with the general public.  
Specialization in one specific area of animal husbandry is acceptable but the applicant will be required to maintain various species of zoo animals. 
Experience in conducting educational zoo programs for both schools, and the general public is required. Videos of your presentations may be submitted with the resume. 
A review of our website at www.rfadventures.com will give potential applicants a feel for the facility and species they would be required to work with. 

Growth potential to Assistant Zoo Director is our ultimate goal for this position. As such retail background in zoo/store operations is a plus for the ideal applicant. This is a career position, not a seasonal or temporary opening.  

