Animal Care Specialist: African Journey & Indonesian Rain Forest (Part-Time) Job at Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, Fort Wayne, IN

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  • Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
  • Fort Wayne, IN

Job Description

Animal Care Specialist: African Journey & Indonesian Rain Forest (Part-Time)

Applications are being accepted for a part-time Animal Care Specialist in the African Journey and Indonesian Rain Forest. This position is responsible for the daily husbandry of primate species in the African Journey, including black and white colobus monkeys, DeBrazza’s monkeys, Allen’s swamp monkeys, Schmidt’s guenons, and ring-tailed lemurs.

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. Click here for a full job description.

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.

Benefits: This is a part-time position requiring availability for up to a 29-hour work week year-round. Part-time benefits include Paid Health & Wellness Days, Employee Assistance Program, 403b Plan, and optional Vision, Dental, and Pet Insurance Programs. All team members receive Employee Perks such as a free Staff Membership, concessions and retail discounts, development opportunities, and appreciation programs.

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