Animal Keeper Associate: Night Team (Casual Temporary)
Walt Disney World Resort
Lake Buena Vista, FL
6 days ago
Job Description
Join Disney’s Animal Kingdom as an Animal Keeper Associate on the Night team. In this role, you will provide essential care for a diverse animal collection while engaging with guests, all within a collaborative environment. This temporary position offers unique experiences in animal management and conservation.
Key Responsibilities
Daily animal care and welfare including husbandry, enrichment, and behavioral conditioning
Cleaning, animal observation, diet preparation, and reporting medical needs
Maintaining daily records and communicating information to management
Physical labor in various outdoor conditions
Providing animal information and conservation messages to guests
Collaborating with maintenance, operation managers, horticulture, veterinary staff, educators and scientists
Working a third shift schedule from 6:00 pm to 5:00 am
Required Qualifications
One year of paid experience as a keeper in an AZA accredited institution or equivalent
At least two years of verifiable college course work (60 semester hours)
Observation, evaluation and data collection skills
Strong partnering skills and ability to work in a large team
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role
Strong guest focus and promotes guest experiences
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with a wide variety of animals in a zoological setting
Benefits & Perks
Health and savings benefitsEducational opportunitiesSpecial perks unique to Disney