A Zoo Keeper performs work involving the care of zoo animals and maintenance of cages, enclosures, grounds and service areas. The incumbent prepares diets for the animal collection; performs maintenance tasks for animal enclosures, holding and service areas; works with animal collection in preparation for presentations, capture and restraint, basic husbandry, and behavioral enrichment; and responds to general questions from the public regarding zoo animals. The work schedule includes weekdays, weekends and holidays as assigned. There is one part-time position vacancy being recruited for at this time, however, all candidates interested in employment in this classification are encouraged to submit their applications for consideration, as additional full-time opportunities may utilize the applicants from this recruitment at a later date.