Animal Care Professional, Elephants

Posted 2 hours 6 minutes ago by Association Of Zoos & Aquariums

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Staffordshire, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B19 1
Job Description
Birmingham Zoo Inc. Animal Care Professional

The Birmingham Zoo is currently seeking applications for an Animal Care Professional in the Elephant Department. Under the direction of the Elephant Manager, the elephant team provides a high level of care to a bachelor herd of African elephants.

  • Monitoring animal health
  • Performing animal husbandry
  • Maintaining cleanliness of animal and keeper areas
  • Providing environmental and behavioral enrichment
  • Maintaining trained elephant behaviors
  • Preparing diets
  • Modifying habitats
  • Maintaining accurate records
  • Presenting both formally and informally for the public

The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter with excellent communication and critical thinking skills to contribute to the dynamic and collaborative environment of the Elephant Department.