Candidates must submit their cover letter and resume to hr@wildlifesafari.net to be considered.

Position Overview

The Education Department is currently accepting applications for an Education Animal Keeper & Ambassador with great people skills, a passion for animals and education, and an energetic, positive personality. The Education position directly assists the Education Supervisor in coordinating daily operations of the Education Department and is responsible for the development and implementation of educational programs including interpretation as well as the management of the department’s animal collection.

The Education Keeper position is responsible for the husbandry and well-being of all species allocated to the department. Duties include but are not limited to: cleaning enclosures, diet preparation, handling of all education animal collection, behavioral conditioning, daily enrichment, and medical care and admission of drugs under the direction of the Veterinarian team and Education Supervisor. Some species of Education animals include: prairie dogs, snakes, rabbits, insects, and birds of prey.

This position creates curriculum for camps and classes, runs day camps and homeschool programs, presents public outreach programs, conducts guided tours, overnight camps, and creates social media posts, flyers and posters. Other responsibilities include professional networking, public relations, and public speaking. The Educator will work with the Education team to market and enhance the Education Department’s unique programs as well as help with their evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Performs animal keeping duties extending to all animal husbandry and exhibit maintenance functions and ensures that established husbandry standards are met.
• Handles education animal collection as trained.
• Suggests daily behavioral enrichment and training programs.
• Observes and communicates health, diet, animal behavior, and other husbandry needs of the department’s collection to the Education Director.
• Dispenses drugs and treatments prescribed by authorized Veterinarian.
• Assists in capture, restraint, and transport of animals in the department.
• In the absence of the Lead Educator and Education Supervisor, performs the duties of the supervisor in charge during emergency procedures in a Code as needed.
• Monitors the public ensuring the safety of visitors and animals.
• Remains current with new husbandry methodologies, techniques, and programs in order to transfer appropriate information and knowledge to zoo staff through meetings and keeper training programs.
• Assists supervisor in overseeing and training new staff in protocols and safety procedures.
• Assists the supervisor in updating and writing of new protocols and safety procedures.
• Assists supervisor in animal introductions.
• Participates in guest/public outreach programs, creates curriculum for camps and classes.
• Runs day camps as well as overnight camps.
• Conducts guided tours.
• Creates social media posts, flyers and posters.
• Works with the Education team to market and enhance the Education Department's unique programs as well as help with their evaluation.
• Serves on special committees, for example, the Wildlife Safari Conservation Committee, or the Safety Committee, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Good physical health.Able to bend, stoop, crawl and walk on uneven surfaces.Ability to lift up to 50 (fifty) pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work outdoors and indoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Candidates must be able to pass a drug test, including for marijuana and annual tuberculosis tests.
• Candidate must agree to a background check
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license with a minimum 3-year history and clean driving record.
• Ability to remain a flexible, motivated, good communicator and dedicated team player.
• Requires strong animal care, interpersonal, and leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff.
• Prefer 1-year experience in work relevant to animals. 1-year experience as a formal or an informal educator or interpreter

Benefits

• Health and dental benefits after 60 days
• Aflac benefits
• Free membership with reciprocal zoo
• 40% off in Restaurant and Gift Shop
• Sick leave and paid time off
• Vet and vehicle services at cost
• Free animal encounters
• Employee parties throughout the year

This is a permanent, full-time position. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Wildlife Safari is a drug-free workplace and applicants must pass a drug screen (including for Marijuana) prior to being offered a position.

Wildlife Safari will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Wildlife Safari will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the applicant is qualified.

 

Position Overview

Join Wildlife Safari as a seasonal staff member! Wildlife Safari is now accepting applications with start dates in late February/early March. Positions to last until Labor Day Weekend, with some staying into the Fall. Our seasonal staff serve as ambassadors of the park as they check guests in, sell encounters, serve food, drive the train, and more! Help families build life long memories as you take on the role of a seasonal staff member. There are multiple departments that are customer service oriented including Booth Department, Restaurant, Guest Services, and Gift Shop. You will primarily work in one department with an expectation to assist other departments as needed; breakdown of departments and responsibilities are towards the end. Weekends are required for all positions. Wildlife Safari is a drug-free workplace and requires a clean drug test prior to position hire.

Position Goal

The goal of the Customer Service Clerk is to create a positive, fun, and professional impression of the park. In many instances, the Entrance Clerk is the only interaction that members and guests will have with park staff; therefore, the incumbent must demonstrate outstanding customer service skills, up-sell the park’s benefits and services as appropriate, and acquire extensive park knowledge to answer questions and advise guests as required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests in enthusiastic and sincere manner
• Transact sales; distribute tickets, receipts, maps, etc.
• Accurately handle cash and credit card sales
• Explain the park rules
• Inspect vehicles to assure guest, animal, and keeper safety
• Answer guest questions
• Up-sell park products and services as appropriate e.g. memberships, encounters, facility rental, etc.
• Respond as required to park codes
• Gate operation at a fast pace
• Radio communication
• Guest communication
• Maintain cleanliness of booth(s) and stock supplies
• Balance daily receipts
• A food handlers’ card may be required depending on the location
• Weekends are required
• Be available to work multiple departments as needed

Qualifications

• Be at least 16 years old
• Have a valid driver’s license (for many positions)
• Must be able to pass a drug test, including for marijuana
• Candidates for this position must agree to a background check
• Outstanding customer service skills including friendliness and tact
• Preferred one-year previous experience in a retail environment handling cash and credit sales

Department Breakdown

• Guest Services: The Guest Services Clerk assists with the scheduling of group tours, animal encounters, facility rentals, special events, and memberships while delivering outstanding customer service. Guest Services Clerks work mostly indoors, stand & walk throughout the day, and must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds. Answering phone calls and doing gift shop transaction sales are a daily task.

 

• Safari Guide: 21 years old or older with valid driver’s license of 3+ years required. The Safari Guide greets park guests, hands out village schedules, promotes events and answers basic guest questions. They also direct guests to Guest Services for registration, memberships, encounters or more in-depth questions. Safari Guides drive the Safari Village Train and drive guests through the park for animal encounters. Safari Guides work mostly outdoors, stand & walk throughout the day, and must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds. Due to the driving component of this position, Safari Guides are required to have a three-year clean driving record and valid driver’s license.

 

• Gift Shop Clerk: The Gift Shop Clerk welcomes guests into the gift shop, assists Guest Services, answers questions about park products and services, directs guests to appropriate resources, and handles cash and credit sales. The Gift Shop Clerk keeps a detailed eye on products, keeping displays stocked and clean. The Gift Shop Clerk works between indoors and outdoors, stand & walk throughout the day, and must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

 

• Booth Clerk: The Booth Clerk welcomes guests to the park, transacts sales, verifies memberships, provides park rules and information to guests, and may work in a variety of settings including Admissions, Camel Ride Booth, Feed Cup Booth, Aviary Attendant, and more. The Booth Clerk work primarily outdoors, stand & walk throughout the day, and must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

 

• Food Services: The Food Services team at Wildlife Safari is responsible for preparing and serving a menu of items including grilled, deep fried, and cold items, along with soups and chili. Staff will also be responsible for taking/running orders, cashiering, serving ice cream, cooking, cleaning tables & dishes, etc. The Food Services Team works mostly indoors in a high-temperature environment, stand & walk throughout the day, and must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds. Part of the team runs the Snack Shack; an outdoor concession stand. New for 2026, the Safari Grill is on DoorDash!

 

Benefits

• Free membership with reciprocal zoo discounts
• 40% off in Restaurant and Gift Shop
• Sick leave
• Vet and vehicle services at cost
• Free animal encounters, dependant on availability
• Employee parties throughout the year

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Wildlife Safari is a drug-free workplace and applicants must pass a drug screen (including for Marijuana) prior to being offered a position.

Wildlife Safari will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Wildlife Safari will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the applicant is qualified.