About this opportunity
Wildlife Conservation Society lists this Prospect Park Zoo Animal Associate opportunity in brooklyn, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Animal AssociateTo assist in minimizing possible harmful risks to animals and the public during public exhibition by providing sufficient distance or barriers between the animals and the public and observing public interactions. Provide public interpretation of the barn area collection. Perform any authorized activity necessary for the safe, proper and humane management and maintenance of the Barn area animal collection, exhibits and associated service as directed.Principal Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to):Provide supervision of animal contact areas, specifically Barn, during public hours to ensure safety of both collection animals and the public.Aid the general public and provide information concerning the Prospect Park Zoo, visitor services, exhibits and the animal collection.Prepare animal diets according to established protocols under the direction of the appropriate senior wild animal keeper and/or the supervisory/curatorial staff;Perform safe, proper and humane care of assigned animals according to established protocols under the direction of the appropriate senior wild animal keeper and/or the supervisory/curatorial staff.Perform safe and proper maintenance of assigned animal exhibits, holding facilities and associated service areas according to established protocols under the direction of the appropriate senior wild animal keeper and/or the supervisory/curatorial staff.Enforce the Prospect Park Zoo's visitor rules and regulations;Perform other related tasks and duties at the instruction of senior animal keepers and/or the supervisory/curatorial staff.
Worksite address
brooklyn, NY, 11201, US
Who can apply
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