Our Animal Keeper job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Animal Keeper role
Animal Keeper is a job in which someone cares for and maintains the health and welfare of animals in a zoo, aquarium, or other facility. This includes feeding, cleaning, and providing enrichment activities. Animal Keepers must have a deep understanding of animal behavior and husbandry practices, as well as the ability to handle animals with confidence and safety.
Role Purpose
The purpose of an animal keeper is to provide care and maintenance for animals in zoos, aquariums, wildlife parks, and other animal-related facilities. This includes providing food, water, and enrichment activities for the animals; monitoring their health and behavior; and educating visitors about the animals. Animal keepers may also be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the animals' enclosures, performing routine medical care, and helping with the professional training and enrichment of the animals.
Animal Keeper Summary
Animal Keeper Job Summary
Are you passionate about animals and eager to work with them in a zoo or aquarium setting? We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Animal Keeper to join our team! As an Animal Keeper, you will be responsible for providing care and enrichment for a variety of animals, as well as providing visitors with educational and entertaining experiences. Your duties will include but are not limited to feeding, monitoring, cleaning, and providing enrichment activities for the animals. You will also be responsible for conducting educational programs, presentations, and tours, as well as maintaining all necessary animal health records. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable and experienced in animal care, and have a passion for animal welfare. If you love animals and have a strong desire to work in a zoo or aquarium, this job is for you!
Animal Keeper Duties
- Provide food, water and enrichment for animals
- Maintain clean living environment for animals
- Monitor animal health and behavior
- Train animals for necessary behaviors
- Provide educational programs and presentations for the public
Animal Keeper Skills
- Ability to work with animals
- Knowledge of animal behavior and biology
- Ability to follow instructions and safety protocols
- Ability to administer medications
- Ability to clean enclosures and equipment
- Ability to spot signs of distress or illness in animals
Animal Keeper Requirements
- Must maintain a safe and clean environment for animals
- Must monitor the health of animals and report any issues to supervisor
- Must provide food and water to the animals
- Must provide enrichment activities and monitor animal behavior
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions
Personal Traits
- Patience
- Compassion
- Organizational Skills
- Knowledge of Animal Behavior
- Ability to Work Long Hours