Job Title
Animal Keeper Associate: Savannah
Wage/Salary (£/$/€)
Not provided
Closing date for applications:
31-Aug-2024
Collection Name
Walt Disney World
Website
About the collection
Walt Disney's legacy of caring for animals and the environment is a way of life for Disney Experiences and our Guests. Disney's Animals, Science and Environment team's mission is to lead Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to CARE for animals and the environment, CONNECT people to nature and CONSERVE our natural resources.
Job Description
We are looking for an Animal Keeper Associate to join the Savannah team. You will work closely with fellow keepers to assist in the care, well-being, management, behavioral conditioning, and enrichment of our Savannah collection of animals within the operation of the Kilimanjaro Safari. African species of focus may include, but is not limited to, large and small ungulates, carnivores, zebra, giraffe, and/or flamingo. This is a full-time, hourly position, reporting to the Savannah Zoological Managers.
What You Will Do
Keepers are responsible for the day-to-day animal care and welfare. This includes husbandry, enrichment, and operant conditioning as it relates to the daily management and research of assigned species
Ensure the daily routines of cleaning, animal observation, diet preparation and reporting medical needs or abnormal conditions to Zoological Managers
Maintain daily records, collecting and logging information, and ensuring this information is communicated to management and the central animal record keeping system
The work includes physical labor in ambient outdoor temperatures and weather conditions in Central Florida, which may include extreme heat and humidity
Provide animal information and conservation messages through guest and cast interaction. Keepers must work well in a large team environment
Partner with maintenance, operation managers, horticulture, veterinary staff, educators, and scientists
Savannah keepers keep a flexible schedule, working a variety of shifts including early morning start times (5AM) or late evening ending times, as necessary to support Safari operation hours
Required Qualifications & Skills
Minimum of one-year paid animal husbandry experience in an AZA accredited facility or institution with comparable standards OR at least two years of verifiable college course work (60 semester hours)
Experience working with a variety of African species, including but not limited to, large and small ungulates, carnivores, equids
Experience with different taxa with an emphasis on operant conditioning
Observation, evaluation and data collecting skills
Experience applying operant conditioning techniques in the field.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role including lifting manure, moving doors, and carrying heavy objects (bales of hay, feed bags, etc.)
Guest service skills Valid US Driver’s License required to operate company vehicles backstage and across the savannah
Must meet all requirements to promote our premium guest experiences
Preferred Qualifications
Experience or knowledge of hoof care and hoof conditions.
Education Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Zoology or related field preferred
Working Hours
Flexible schedule
Job Type
Full time
The candidate will be expected to work on:
Public Holidays
Staff Benefits
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
More information
To apply visit: https://www.disneycareers.com/en/job/lake-buena-vista/animal-keeper-associate-savannah/391/68236224432
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