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Jacksonville, FL - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Mammal Care Specialist (Part-Time)
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Jacksonville FL

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to connecting communities with wildlife and wild places. As a Mammal Care Specialist (MCS) youll play a vital role in ensuring the health wellbeing and safety of the animal population while helping create meaningful guest experiences.

What Youll Do

  • Provide daily animal care: feeding cleaning enrichment training and habitat maintenance
  • Monitor and document animal health and behavior
  • Maintain safe clean and engaging habitats
  • Support veterinary procedures animal introductions and population management
  • Engage guests through educational interactions and presentations
  • Uphold the highest standards of safety biosecurity and animal welfare

What Were Looking For

  • Experience working with wildlife in a professional care setting
  • Strong observation communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
  • Commitment to safety conservation and inclusive workplace culture
  • Flexibility to work weekends holidays and varied schedules

Growth & Development
Full-time team members are eligible for our Animal Care Specialist Development Program offering merit-based advancement with increased responsibility and pay.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent (degree in a related field preferred)
  • Valid drivers license
  • Ability to perform physical duties including lifting up to 50 lbs and working outdoors in all weather conditions

Why Join Us
At Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens we value collaboration conservation education and innovation. Were committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can grow and thrive.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.



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Mammal Care Specialist (Part-Time)Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Jacksonville FLJoin a mission-driven team dedicated to connecting communities with wildlife and wild places. As a Mammal Care Specialist (MCS) youll play a vital role in ensuring the health wellbeing and safety of the animal population ...
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Consider a career at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens where you can share your passion about the wonders of wildlife and plants with our community and guests. Join the innovative, award winning Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens family, ranked as a top twenty-five zoo in the USA by Trip Ad ... View more

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