Join Disney’s Animal Kingdom as an Animal Keeper on the Ectotherm Team, where you'll care for a diverse collection of ectotherms and create memorable guest experiences. Engage in daily husbandry, behavioral conditioning, and teamwork to ensure the well-being of the animals.
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-day animal care and welfare including husbandry, enrichment, and behavioral conditioning
Ensure daily routines of cleaning, animal observation, diet preparation and reporting medical needs
Maintain daily animal care and welfare records
Provide animal information and conservation messages through guest interaction
Work in a large team environment and partner with various staff
Required Qualifications
Minimum of three years paid animal husbandry experience in an AZA accredited facility
Experience working with different taxa with an emphasis on behavioral conditioning
Observation, evaluation and data collecting skills
Experience applying operant conditioning techniques in the field
Proven strong interpersonal and partnering skills
Ability to work in a large team environment
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role
Preferred Qualifications
Husbandry experience working with a variety of ectotherm species in breeding conditions
Experience working with a variety of ectotherm ambassador species within guest experiences and education settings
Benefits & Perks
Health and savings benefitsEducational opportunitiesSpecial extras that only Disney can provide