Senior Animal Care Professional - Aquatics

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Who We Are

Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park
is one of the most popular zoos in the southeastern U.S., with over 1 million visitors annually. We have grown to what now encompasses 56 acres of naturalistic wildlife habitats in a lush, tropical garden setting with wide-ranging activities. The Zoo, accredited by Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), offers popular educational programming, fun recreational amenities, up-close animal encounters and engaging seasonal events for which it has won awards as one of the country’s most family-friendly zoos.

Our mission
is to rescue, rehabilitate and care for animals; create exceptional personalized experiences that connect people with wildlife and each other in fun, immersive ways.

Our vision
is that everyone we touch is motivated to join us in taking action to protect and preserve wildlife.

Join us and become a part of creating unforgettable natural connections!

Your day to day

Essential Functions (including but not limited to)

• General and advanced husbandry care of assigned animals, including preparing and distributing approved animal diets
• Close observation of animal behaviors with a particular focus on appropriate appetite, mobility, and waste production to monitor health of animals; notification of appropriate animal care staff of any concerns
• Shift animals according to area’s standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Advanced animal capture, restraint and handling techniques
• Engage with Zoo guests at habitats, encounters, chats, training demonstrations, and/or connections.
• Maintain detailed daily records on assigned animals
• Strong knowledge of zoo layout and general animal collection to respond quickly during animal emergencies and also assist guests on a daily basis with exhibit location
• Initiates and completes area projects with management’s approval
• Adherence to area’s standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Knowledge of safety SOP, safety concerns, and reporting protocols
• Knowledge of husbandry requirements, and the prevention of zoonotic diseases
• Knowledge of basic nutrition requirements for assigned area(s)
• Assist registrar in area’s record keeping
• Inspect, clean, and maintain both exhibit and off-exhibit areas
• Propose and perform species-specific enrichment
• Actively seek opportunities to participate in guest engagement through interaction with guests during both formal and informal discussions, during events, and as otherwise assigned
• Report animal illness, maintenance, safety, horticulture, or other needs to appropriate staff
• Assist in animal procedures including trans-locations, veterinary procedures, and crating
• Respond to and assist management in guiding the resolution of emergency situations (e.g., Code I, II, III) within the zoo
• Lead, coach, and assist in the development of co-workers.
• Promote a positive, supportive, and collaborative working environment
• Observe safety policies and procedures in regards to the use of zoo equipment, materials, chemicals, and vehicles
• Coordinate activities between departments (photo shoots, etc.)
• Train staff best practices in area(s) of responsibility
• Senior level for ACP also requires demonstrated willingness and ability to perform additional responsibilities or assigned roles in designated area(s) or in support of the Zoo as whole
• Support media relations as needed, including but not limited to assisting with interviews and media requests
• Assist with external programs as needed, including SAFE initiatives, SSP programs, and other local, national, or global conservation efforts.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); AA degree or…