Application/Employment
Current job opportunities include:
3 Day a Week Zookeeper
Hours: Three 8 hour days in a seven day period. May include weekends and holidays.
Duties: Under the supervision of zoo personnel:
- Assist with routine food preparation, feeding, animal husbandry and maintenance of animal exhibits; assist in compliance with AZA rules and regulations.
- Assist with daily operational needs of equipment, buildings, exhibits and grounds.
- Assist in monitoring and implementing animal health programs; work with zoo veterinarians and other medical personnel to ensure the proper care and health of the animal collection.
- Assist with public speaking engagements.
- Perform landscaping and grounds duties as directed.
- Other duties that pertain to the daily operation of a zoological park.
Desirable Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED certificate; some animal care experience or be able to demonstrate an ability to work with animals; the ability to lift 75lbs; and must have a valid driver’s license.
Send resume or call:
Jim Lloyd, General Curator
Bramble Park Zoo
PO Box 910
Watertown, SD 57201-0910
605-882-6269
605-882-5232 – FAX
Part-Time Zookeeper
Hours: September – May; weekends and holidays; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm – possibly working into summer months
Duties: Under the supervision of zoo personnel:
- Assist with routine food preparation, feeding, animal husbandry and maintenance of animal exhibits; assist in compliance with AZA rules and regulations.
- Assist with daily operational needs of equipment, buildings, exhibits and grounds.
- Assist in monitoring and implementing animal health programs; work with zoo veterinarians and other medical personnel to ensure the proper care and health of the animal collection.
- Assist with public speaking engagements.
- Perform landscaping and grounds duties as directed.
- Other duties that pertain to the daily operation of a zoological park.
Desirable Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED certificate; some animal care experience or be able to demonstrate an ability to work with animals; the ability to lift 75lbs; and must have a valid driver’s license.
Send resume or call:
Jim Lloyd, General Curator
Bramble Park Zoo
PO Box 910
Watertown, SD 57201-0910
605-882-6269
605-882-5232 – FAX
