Job Description: Full-time Safari Keepers

Company: Virginia Safari Park
Location: Natural Bridge, Virginia (United States)
Job Category: General
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: {dict_notSpecified}

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Full-time Safari Keepers

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, a walk-through aviary, reptiles, and a petting area.

We currently have new full-time openings available in the safari section. 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.

Animals that will be in your teams’ care:

Giraffe
Rhino
Bongo
Nyala
Bactrian and Dromedary Camels
Eland
Fallow Deer
Llamas
Ostrich
Rhea
Emu
Scotch Highland
Water Buffalo
Watusi
Wildebeest
Elk
Zebra
Bison
Pere David Deer
Sika Deer
Axis Deer
Nilgai Antelope
Scimitar Horned Oryx
Yak
Blackbuck Antelope

Requirements:

Experience with giraffe, rhino, and/or bongo for barn 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 of paid animal care
Valid Driver’s license
Must be able to work weekends and holidays
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Health Insurance
PTO
401K
Employee Housing (first come first serve)

Please send your cover letter and resume to:

Sarah Fitzgerald
Assistant Director
General Curator
Virginia Safari Park
229 Safari Lane
Natural Bridge, VA 24578
Snfitzgerald@virginiasafaripark.com

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