Brandywine Zoo Animal Keeper
Brandywine Zoo Animal Keeper
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14-07-2025
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Job Description
Introduction
The Brandywine Zoo is managed by Delaware State Parks with the support of the Delaware Zoological Society. This quaint facility is home to a variety of species of mammals birds reptiles and amphibians.
Click here to learn more about the Brandywine Zoo!
Summary Statement
The duties for this year-round position will include but are not limited to the following: daily cleaning feeding and observation of animals in a specified area basic maintenance duties public speaking through keeper talks and guest interactions operant conditioning training exhibit maintenance basic grounds keeping record keeping and other duties required for daily operations. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
Supports the Brandywine Zoos mission of promoting environmental conservation by providing engaging educational experiences between visitors and wildlife.
Supports the overall mission of the association of Zoos and Aquariums to be a leader in animal welfare public engagement and the conservation of species.
Works with zookeeper veterinary behavioral management and curator teams to provide exceptional levels of animal care and welfare for animal collection.
Observes the medical and behavioral condition of animals and reports conditions.
Ensures clean safe and maintained animal exhibits and facilities.
Ensures appropriate grounds and equipment maintenance.
Responds to visitor questions and educates visitors about the care and handling of animals.
Maintains and compiles records and reports using various online programs including Zoological Information Systems (ZIMS).
Must be able to demonstrate responsibility dependability and good communication skills.
Maintain a positive attitude.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Animal Keeper
Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/ must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
months experience in feeding monitoring diet and caring for animals in an animal care facility such as a zoo animal hospital/clinic or animal shelter.
months experience in recording interpreting and communicating observations concerning animal health and behaviors.
of biology natural resources wildlife management or environmental studies.
of a valid drivers license (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).
Additional Posting Information
This posting may be closed on or before the posted closing date upon filling the vacant position(s).
This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.
Conditions of Hire
DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
Selection Process
The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the resume to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab at .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting . You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
Employment Type
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