Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · On-site
We're expanding! The Chattanooga Zoo is looking for an exceptional zookeeper with a passion for working with reptiles and amphibians to join our ectotherm team. The ectotherm collection includes several species of chelon…
Skills: Animal husbandry, Reptile care, Amphibian care, Venomous animal handling, Animal training
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · On-site
The Chattanooga Zoo is seeking an exceptional Graphic Design and Digital Content Specialist. This individual will support the marketing department by executing content production across a variety of digital and physical …
Skills: Graphic Design, Videography, Photography, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · On-site
The Chattanooga Zoo is looking for an exceptional Animal Care Supervisor. This position is the primary support to the Director of Animal Care & Conservation. This position requires a strong attention to detail, ability t…
Skills: Animal Husbandry, Leadership, Emergency Management, Interpersonal Skills, Crisis Response
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · On-site
The Chattanooga Zoo is looking for an exceptional zookeeper with a passion for working with exotic animals. The ideal candidate will perform routine animal husbandry duties to maintain the care and well-being of the anim…
Skills: Animal Husbandry, Exotic Animal Care, Animal Training, Enrichment Programming, USDA Compliance
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Chattanooga Zoo is looking for a dedicated Nutrition Keeper, this position is responsible for the daily preparation of animal diets, updating diet preparation sheets, assisting with food inventory and ordering, and train…
Skills: Animal Husbandry, Diet Preparation, Inventory Management, USDA Compliance, AZA Standards
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The Zoo Keeper will perform daily husbandry, training, and enrichment for a collection of ectotherms while maintaining compliance with USDA and AZA standards. Responsibilities also include assisting with veterinary procedures, medication distribution, and maintaining detailed animal logs.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in animal science, zoology, or a related field and possess at least 5 years of professional animal care experience. Experience with venomous animal handling and working within an AZA-accredited facility is preferred.
We're expanding! The Chattanooga Zoo is looking for an exceptional zookeeper with a passion for working with reptiles and amphibians to join our ectotherm team. The ectotherm collection includes several species of chelonians (Aldabra tortoises, Forsten's tortoises, Radiated tortoises, Roti Island Snake Neck Turtles, Spider tortoises, etc), snakes (Burmese python, Bushmaster, Gaboon Viper, Santa Catalina Island Rattlesnakes, Eastern Indigo Snake, etc), lizards (Komodo Dragon, Giant Horned Lizards, Beaded Lizards, etc), American and Chinese Alligators, and amphibians (Panamanian Golden Frogs, Eastern Hellbender, Dart Frogs, etc). The ideal candidate will perform routine animal husbandry duties to maintain the care and well-being of the animals. This position is responsible for the daily care of animals in a given area, including the administration of regular food, water, and medication for individual animals. Will also be responsible for training and enrichment with all animals in the area. This position is responsible for maintaining area compliance with USDA and AZA regulations and standards.
Animal Care Duties will include day to day husbandry, daily log reports regarding the animals, routine maintenance of physical area and enclosures, assisting in veterinary procedures and medication distribution to animals, maintain training and enrichment programs, assist with special projects, etc. Keeper must be able to maintain area compliance with USDA and AZA regulations and standards, including record keeping, husbandry care, training, enrichment, etc. For a complete list of roles and responsibilities, please see Full Job Description below.
Minimum Qualifications
The Friends of the Zoo, Inc (Chattanooga Zoo) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Zoo will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Join the Zoo Crew!
The mission of the Chattanooga Zoo is to engage and inspire our community to better understand and preserve wildlife by creating meaningful connections between people and animals. With our intimate, innovative exhibits, wide-ranging educational offerings and commitment to conservation, our vision is to be a top destination for residents and visitors alike and the pride of our community.
Offices: 301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404, US
Join the Zoo Crew!
The mission of the Chattanooga Zoo is to engage and inspire our community to better understand and preserve wildlife by creating meaningful connections between people and animals. With our intimate, innovative exhibits, wide-ranging educational offerings and commitment to conservation, our vision is to be a top destination for residents and visitors alike and the pride of our community.
Offices: 301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404, US
