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Animal KeeperZ&A Management • Folsom, California, United States
Animal Keeper

Animal Keeper

Z&A Management • Folsom, California, United States
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Position Summary :

The Animal Keeper is responsible for the daily care and husbandry of both marine and terrestrial animal species, supporting Senior Keepers in ensuring the health, welfare, and enrichment of a diverse animal collection. This position plays a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and stimulating environment while assisting with training, enrichment, and educational programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Animal Care and Husbandry :

  • Provide daily feeding, cleaning, and enrichment for both marine and terrestrial animals as assigned.
  • Monitor animal health, behavior, and environmental conditions, reporting any concerns promptly to senior keepers.
  • Support senior keepers in carrying out specialized care routines (e.g., water quality checks, tank maintenance, terrestrial enclosure upkeep).
  • Assist in safe and proper handling, restraint, and transport of animals as required.

Support Senior Keepers :

  • Help implement enrichment plans, training sessions, and behavioral observations under the guidance of senior keepers.
  • Participate in the execution of medical and preventative care procedures, ensuring adherence to veterinary protocols.
  • Collect and maintain accurate records on feeding, behavior, health, and habitat conditions.
  • Collaborate on projects such as exhibit improvements, species-specific research, and breeding programs.
  • Safety and Facility Maintenance :

  • Maintain the cleanliness of all animal areas, including aquariums, tanks, and terrestrial habitats.
  • Conduct routine inspections of habitats and life support systems, reporting issues to senior staff.
  • Follow safety protocols for working in aquatic environments, including water quality monitoring and diving (if trained and certified).
  • Visitor Engagement and Education :

  • Engage with visitors to answer questions and share information about marine and terrestrial species.
  • Support public presentations, feeding demonstrations, or educational talks under senior keeper supervision.
  • Minimum Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, marine biology, or a related field required.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in animal care, including some experience with both marine (e.g., fish, invertebrates, small mammals) and terrestrial animals.
  • Strong interest in supporting senior keepers in daily tasks, learning from their expertise, and developing skills in both marine and terrestrial husbandry.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Physically able to perform strenuous tasks in various weather and environmental conditions.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
  • Preferred Skills :

  • Experience with water quality monitoring, life support systems, or diving certifications (e.g., SCUBA) is a plus.
  • Basic knowledge of behavioral enrichment and training techniques.
  • Working Conditions :

  • May involve working in and around water, climbing, lifting, and exposure to potentially dangerous animals.
  • Required to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as scheduled.
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