![]() ![]() One year of increasingly responsible zoo keeping experience, compensation will be experience dependent.Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting, walking, or standing for extended periods of time, working closely with others, operating assigned equipment.Maintain mental capacity which permits making sound decisions and using good judgment, prioritizing work activities, demonstrating intellectual capabilities.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Work independently in the absence of immediate supervision.Maintain accurate records on animal behavior and prepare reports.Implement diet instructions specified by nutritionist.Operate a variety of animal equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner.Clean and maintain assigned animal enclosures as directed by supervisor.Work with a variety of domestic and wild animals.Principles and procedures of record keeping.Safe work procedures when around animals.Operational characteristics of animal handling and food preparation equipment.Proper feeding and diet requirements of a variety of animal species.Methods and techniques of handling a variety of animals.Operations, services, and activities of a zoo animal program.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. ![]() Assist in directing the proper restraint, crating, moving, and uncrating of animals.Care for new and quarantined animals when required obtain and submit fecal samples as needed.Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner provide information within the area of assignment resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.Assist in the training of assigned animals, guide animals through daily routines according to established training schedules and guidelines.Maintain adequate records on daily activities observe animal behavior for signs of illness, weight loss/gain or injury report any signs of illness or injury assist veterinarians in minor operations or related activity as needed.Prepare diets for animals clean and maintain work area and food storage containers.Feed and water animals in and around existing quarters clean, sanitize, maintain, and repair animal quarters as required sweep, dust, and mop floors.This position is for 400 hours of work generally in the form of 10 weeks, 40-hour weeks. Positions at this level are initially expected to perform under immediate supervision, progressing to general supervision as knowledge operating of procedures is gained. The event will take place rain or shine.To maintain and care for a variety of animals within the Zoo to assist veterinary staff as needed and to perform a variety of activities relative to the assigned area of responsibility. PLEASE NOTE: The Zoo will close to the public at 3 p.m. If you’ve never attended this must-do summer event, now is the time as we are committed to make this the best ever! Remember to bring identification those under the age of 21 are not permitted to enter. Raffle tickets can be purchased online and the night of Zoofari. To really rev up support for conservation education programs, Zoofari will again include a raffle for “Jack’s Wild Ride” which, this year, is a 1968 Camaro convertible. Tickets are now available for purchase online. Presented by Nationwide, this 47-year tradition provides a party with a purpose, with all proceeds benefiting conservation education. Guests will enjoy delicious food and specialty drinks from nearly 100 Central Ohio restaurant and bar stations while dancing under the stars to live music performed by Reaganomics, The Martini Affair, and more. Animal enthusiasts will make their way to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Saturday, June 17 for the Zoo’s adults-only signature fundraising celebration, Zoofari. ![]()
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