Assistant Zookeeper II

This position is employed through a temporary staffing agency, not the City of Albuquerque, and is located at the ABQ Bio Park. This full‑time position is limited to a two‑year term.

• Assist zookeepers in the day‑to‑day care of the elephants
• Feed and water animals as directed
• Prepare diets for animals
• Clean and maintain assigned animal areas and work spaces as directed and according to established Bio Park, AZA, and USDA guidelines
• Help maintain the cleanliness of assigned areas
• Observe and assist with select animal training sessions

• Be familiar with the purpose and importance of zoos and aquariums
• Prioritize safety
• Understand, respect, and follow all protocols
• Be able to work efficiently and quickly adapt to change during the workday
• Have a friendly and open personality and enjoy working with a diverse group of individuals
• Be able to communicate, receive, and adapt to constructive feedback
• Be confident working independently as well as in a fast‑paced team environment
• Be motivated, hard‑working, and dependable
• Be comfortable working outdoors for several hours a day in variable weather conditions

• Candidates must pass a security background check and tuberculosis test to be hired
• Applicants must be 18 years or older, have a high‑school diploma, and be physically able to lift or move up to 50 pounds (feed bags, animal waste, and equipment)
• Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation (standing, walking, reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling for prolonged periods; heavy, moderate, or light lifting, pulling, and pushing)
• Applicants must be able to work around a variety of animals, the public, extreme heat, noise, dust, and insects in inclement weather conditions
• Prior animal care experience is preferred

Full‑time. Generally, five days on, two days off, from 8 am to 5 pm. Will work weekends; occasional holidays and evening work may be required. May not exceed 40 hours per week.

$12.50 per hour.

Please provide a résumé and contact information for two references.
Send this information to  with the subject line “Application for Assistant Zookeeper II - Carnivore Albuquerque Bio Park.” Applications must be received by February 13, 2026.
Other subject lines – “Application for Assistant Zookeeper II (Elephants) with Albuquerque Bio Park,” “Application for Assistant Zookeeper II - Birds with Albuquerque Bio Park,” and “Application for Assistant Zookeeper II BUGarium Albuquerque Bio Park” – may also be used, but you must apply to each position individually.
Interviews will consist of an in‑person interview and a tour of the assigned work area.