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The Indianapolis Zoo's Primates department is searching for a keeper to join our growing team! This position will primarily care for our chimpanzee, orangutan, baboon, gibbon, macaque, and tamarin residents. Duties include cleaning and maintaining animal environments, preparing and distributing daily enrichment, observing animal behavior, participating in positive reinforcement training, ensuring optimal animal welfare, supporting a variety of research activities, and educating zoo guests.
The ideal candidate is committed to advancing the Zoo's mission to protect nature and inspire people to care for our world. Prior experience in the animal care profession, preferably a zoological setting, is required. Prior experience working with Primates is highly desired. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position that requires availability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Strong observational and communication skills (both verbal and written), as well as a team-oriented attitude are essential.
Working with Primates requires a specialized skillset and physical abilities that include but are not limited to:
To apply:
Employment at the Indianapolis Zoo is contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment testing including a background check, motor vehicle check (if applicable) and a drug test.
Full Time
Arts & Culture
$72k-96k (estimate)
05/16/2024
05/14/2029
indyzoo.com
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
200 - 500
1964
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
ROBERT SHUMAKER
$5M - $10M
Arts & Culture
Indianapolis Zoo is a nonprofit organization that owns and operates a zoo and aquarium.