Fragile Planet Wildlife Park is seeking a self-motivated, responsible, and dedicated zookeeper to conduct educational presentations to schools throughout the country. The ideal candidate will be proficient in working with a variety of animals including mammals, birds, invertebrates, amphibians, and reptiles. The applicant should be a proven leader, team player, and available for flexibility in their schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Fragile Planet Wildlife Park is a new zoological facility located in Los Fresnos, TX; approximately 18 miles West of South Padre Island and in the heart of the world birding center. Surrounded by national, state, and community parks, the Rio Grande Valley offers a plethora of activities and sights for outdoors enthusiasts. FPWP opened it gates September of 2021 and currently conducts guided educational tours and presentations to its guests.

Staff are responsible for the daily care and operations of the park including and not limited to conducting guided tours, general animal care including but not limited to feeding, cleaning, watering, diet prep and enrichment as well as assisting in improving animal welfare through means of design and development of new exhibits, working with vet staff to appropriately medicate and care for animals, and maintaining animal records. Other responsibilities can include general grounds maintenance, hand-rearing infant wildlife as needed, acting responsibly with free-contact wildlife, and running errands including procurement of animal feed and forage, transporting animals to and from the veterinary clinic, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $10.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Fresnos, TX 78566: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience caring for and training exotic wild animals?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Please Note :
caminobluff.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, caminobluff.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.