Animal Care Supervisor: Australian and Indiana Family Farm

Animal Care Supervisor:
Australian Adventure and Indiana Family Farm

Applications are being accepted for a full-time Animal Care Supervisor to join the Fort Wayne Zoo team.

This position is responsible for supervising the Australian Adventure and Indiana Family Farm areas.

This is a full-time position requiring availability for a 40-hour work week year-round. Full-time benefits include Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, 403b Plan, 403b Matching, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Days Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Health & Wellness Days, and Paid Parental Leave as well as optional Dental, Vision, Life, and Pet Insurance Programs. All team members receive Team Member Perks such as a free Staff Membership, concessions and retail discounts, development opportunities, and appreciation programs.

Final date to receive applications:
February 26, 2026

The Animal Care Supervisor is a working leadership position that provides direct supervision of employees and coordination of daily operations in a specified animal area and assists with other Zoo operations as required. Expected time spent in the field versus administrative duties is 70/30. This position also strives to embody the Zoo’s values at all times, contributes to positive guest experiences, and performs other duties as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conducts daily rounds within a specified area of responsibility to ensure essential daily and weekly tasks are being performed and to ensure that a high standard of animal welfare is being implemented.
• Assists the Area Curator by ensuring that goals and objectives established by the Area Curator are being implemented by the staff.
• Oversees animal health monitoring in the designated area of responsibility, evaluates observations, and seeks assistance as needed.
• Prepares written reports and records as necessary.
• Manages the maintenance and operations of the physical facilities related to animal exhibits and animal holding facilities, coordinates repairs and maintenance with the maintenance department.
• Tracks the budget and expenses for the animal functions for a specified area of the Zoo.
• Performs and/or supervises veterinary treatments as directed by Area Curator and Zoo veterinarians.
• Performs Animal Care Specialist duties as required.
• Conducts and documents regular animal welfare assessments.
• Engages with guests both informally and through formal presentations (e.g., Keeper Chats, Wild Encounters, VIP tours, etc.).
• Operates vehicles to transport supplies, equipment, and animals within the zoo and between other facilities.
• Assists in the maintenance, operations, and education functions of the zoo as necessary.
• Supports the Zoo’s commitment to continued growth of diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging for team members, volunteers, guests, and supporters. Embraces these fundamentals in leadership practices.
• Assists with special projects and helps other team members as needed.
• Actively contributes to positive guest experiences.

• Supervises, coaches, and trains animal staff assigned to specific work areas; ensures that animal staff are performing duties according to zoo procedures and policies and in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Develops and directs daily and weekly work assignments/projects.
• Determines weekly staffing schedules; approves timecards; approves requests for paid days off; adjusts schedules to accommodate changing staffing needs.
• In partnership with People Services, assists in determining staffing needs; interviews, hires, and orients department team members; prepares and administers regular evaluations; conducts coaching, disciplinary, and termination conferences.
• Provides support and supervision to team members.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field is…