Animal Keeper Associate - Ituri
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10109637 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Jan. 15, 2025Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
Disney's Animal Kingdom is looking for candidates for an Animal Keeper Associate position on the Ituri Forest team. In this role you will cultivate your animal husbandry and teamwork skills as you work with a large team of keepers, caring for a variety of animals. You will also have a practical understanding of antelope and/or pachyderm general husbandry, enrichment, and operant conditioning as it relates to the daily management and research of the species in their care.
This is a full-time, hourly position where you will report to a team of Zoological Managers.
What You Will Do
- Work closely with a large team to assist in the care, well-being, management, behavioral conditioning and enrichment of the Ituri Forest animal collection which includes: Black Rhino, Okapi, Nile Hippo, Bongo, Kudu, Nile Crocodile, Pink-backed Pelicans and Saddle-billed Storks
- Ensure the daily routines of cleaning, animal observation, diet preparation and reporting medical needs and abnormal conditions to Zoological Managers
- Maintain daily records, collecting and logging information and ensuring this information is communicated to management and the central animal record keeping system
- The work includes physical labor in ambient outdoor temperatures and weather conditions in Central Florida, which may include extreme heat and humidity
- Partner with maintenance, operation managers, horticulture, veterinary staff, educators, and scientists. Keepers also provide animal information and conservation messages through Guest and Cast interactions
- Our animals are cared for 7 days a week, so you must have full availability, including weekends and holidays
- You will be working a variety of shifts including early morning start times of 5 a.m. with the potential to work evening shifts ending as late at 12 a.m.
Required Qualification & Skills
- Minimum of one-year paid animal husbandry experience in an AZA accredited facility or institution with comparable standards OR at least two years of verifiable college course work (60 semester hours)
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role including lifting manure, moving doors, and carrying heavy objects (bales of bedding, feed bags, etc.)
- Demonstrable observation, evaluation, and data collecting skills
- Demonstrable Guest service skills
- Computer literacy
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 year Associate's or 4 year college degree in Biology or related field
- Experience working with large terrestrial mammals
- Practical knowledge and experience with operant conditioning
Benefits and Perks
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
