Overview
Wildlife Care Associate – Seasonal – Safari Park Jobs in Escondido, California, USA at San Diego Zoo
Wildlife Care Associate – Full Time Seasonal – San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Thursday, February 6, 2025
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife throughinnovationand partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Wildlife Care Associate will support San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s mission of saving species worldwide by handling trained wildlife used in visitor presentations, public contact, and educational programs. This position reports to a Wildlife Care Supervisor/Manager.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Handles trained wildlife
Reinforces trained behavior
Transports wildlife from compound areas to show areas
Provides public with information and answers questions regarding wildlife
Feeds and cares for assigned wildlife
Cleans and maintains animal compound areas
Exercises wildlife
Provides general grooming of wildlife
Prepares and feeds wildlife
Keeps feeding records
Administers prescribed medication and nutritional supplements
Maintains logs and records concerning animal health and care
Observes wildlife
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
JOB EXPERIENCE:
One to two years of work experience in a Zoo or similar environment where appropriate knowledge and skills in wildlife care could be acquired.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology, Animal Science, Animal Management, or other related field preferred.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Wildlife behavior, care, feeding and handling of wildlife, safety practices around wildlife, ability to learn the handling and control of a variety of trained wildlife, ability to discriminate differences in animal vocalizations, deal tactfully and courteously with the public, keep simple records, effectively communicate (verbal and written), and operate motorized equipment and vehicles.
SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER
Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Family Passes
Complimentary Tickets
Local and In-House Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Position Type:
Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Union Seasonal Position – If selected, there will be fees and dues to be paid to the union
Hourly Rate: $23.59
Fraudulent Recruiting
Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an  email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.
If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail sdzwacareers. If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately.
Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!
At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences.Diversityis vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.
All qualified applicants will rec…
Title: Wildlife Care Associate – Seasonal – Safari Park
Company: San Diego Zoo
Location: Escondido, California, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care, Non-Profit & Social Impact
