Applications are being accepted for a full-time Animal Care Specialist in the Central Zoo. This position is responsible for the daily husbandry of ambassador animals, including small bird species, reptile and amphibian species, and small mammals.
This position is also responsible for presenting animal-themed programs on zoo grounds to children and adults as well as assisting with other species located in the Central Zoo section including new world primates, Canada lynx, red panda, binturong, and various bird species.
Responsibilities : The Animal Care Specialist performs work necessary to provide basic daily animal care for zoo animals, ensures appropriate animal wellbeing, and performs husbandry practices such as operant conditioning, enrichment strategy, and assisting with husbandry and enclosure furnishing design.
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Requirements : A Bachelor’s Degree in an animal-related field and one year of experience in a zoological setting are preferred.
High school diploma or GED is required. Operant conditioning experience is preferred.
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is northeast Indiana’s largest tourist attraction and well-loved community treasure, welcoming more than 600,000 guests each year and consistently named as one of the nation’s Top Ten Zoos for Kids by national media outlets.
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo team provides exceptional animal care to 1,500 animals and 200 species throughout our 40 acre campus, participating in over 60 cooperative species survival programs.
The zoo is committed to engaging diverse communities in our conservation work, delivering high-quality and educational community outreach programs, building a supportive and safe team culture, creating fun and welcoming experiences for all guests, and providing animals with opportunities to thrive physically and mentally through healthcare, nutrition, and advanced behavioral husbandry programs.
Mission : Connecting kids and animals, strengthening families, and inspiring people to care.
Vision : To create future generations of nature enthusiasts through leadership in animal care, educational experiences, and conservation.
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