Reptile Keeper

Reptile Keeper

Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Involve in reptiles husbandry (including conditioning and enrichment).
2. Maintenance of exhibit holding and public areas of the assigned department.
3. Reporting to supervisor.
4. Excellent animal care:
1. Feeds, waters, and cleans quarters of reptile collection.
2. Adds vitamins or medication to food as prescribed by Vets under supervision of supervisor.
3. Cleans animals quarters using rake, water hose, and disinfectant.
4. Observes animals to detect illnesses and injuries and notifies supervisor or vet health care department of findings.
5. Involve in transfers of animals from one enclosure to another for purposes such as breeding, treatment, rearrangement of exhibits, or shipping if needed.
6. Ability to build relationships with animals.
7. Sets temperature and humidity controls of quarters as specified.
8. Handling, captures, and restraint methods.
9. Hygiene management to prevent disease.
10. Inspects enclosures daily for security and reports required containment repairs; determines the safety of exhibits before shifting animals to exhibits; secures animals in holding when containment is questionable.
11. Visitor interactions including scheduled on-ground talks to our guests, answers visitors' questions concerning animals, habits, or zoo operations.
12. Completes daily worksheets listing amount of food eaten, etc.
13. Maintain the highest level of safety in the work area through implementation of safety protocols and procedures to ensure safety for the animals and visitors.
14. Participate in and support collaborative efforts pertaining to the care of the collection including training, enrichment, research, and education.
15. Actively foster constructive attitudes and a team orientation among staff.
16. Support the goals of EPZ departments, collection plan, strategic, and Master Plans.
17. Oversee activities of interns and volunteers.
18. Participate in workshops and training sessions if needed to improve job knowledge and professional development.
19. May assist vets in treatment of animals for illnesses and injuries.
20. May assist animal trainer or instructor in presentation of programs, shows, or lectures.
21. Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

Accommodation: Provided.
Duty Meal: Provided.