Animal Keeper

Santa Barbara Zoo

The Santa Barbara Zoo is located on 30 acres near the ocean in Santa Barbara, CA. It was built on the site of what was known as the Child Estate.

The zoo has been ranked numerous times as one of the nation's best small zoos. We are dedicated to the preservation, conservation, and enhancement of the natural world and its living treasures through education, research, and recreation. Our values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Collaboration, Inclusion, Justice and Fun are at the heart of all we do.

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Apprentice Keeper $20-21.60/hour DOE, or Keeper: $22.10-23.80/hour DOE

Schedule: 5 days a week based on business need, generally with Tues/Wed off - 40 hours/work week

Experience Required

Experience Required

Minimum of 1 year experience in working at an AZA accredited facility or similar facility with a variety of taxa. Experience with animal husbandry, exhibit maintenance, and behavioral enrichment.

Perks

Great team, beautiful grounds, great animal collection, sunshine & ocean view almost year-round! Comprehensive benefits package, incl. voluntary supplemental insurances, free parking M-F, a paid conservation day, a paid zoo day to visit another AZA accredited institution, free guest passes, paid time off to take your pet to the vet, unlimited free tea/coffee every morning, 20 discounts on food services and retail purchases, access to the San Diego Zoo Global Academy platform, and much more...

Salary

Apprentice Keeper $20-21.60/hour DOE, or Keeper: $22.10-23.80/hour DOE

How to Apply

Please apply at https://sbzoo.careerplug.com/jobs/2233056/apps/new

Santa Barbara Zoo

500 Ninos Drive

Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Phone: 8059625339

Fax: Santa Barbara Zoo

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