Love primates, hands-on animal care, and creating memorable guest experiences? Join our Animal Management team as an Animal Caretaker of Primates! In this role, you’ll help maintain the wellbeing of our primate collection through daily husbandry, enrichment, training, habitat care, and guest interactions. From preparing diets and observing animal behavior to supporting training sessions and caring for exhibits, no two days are the same. If you’re passionate about wildlife, teamwork, and conservation, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Essential Job Functions
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:
Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Starting Pay: $15.93-$18.32 Hourly
Minimum Education Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D.
Department: Animal Management.
Direct Supervisor: Curator of Primates and/or Assistant Curator of Primates.
Supervisory Responsibility: Direct (0); Indirect (0)
Primary Work Location: Zoo Setting both indoors and outdoors.
Certification: Valid Oklahoma driver’s license within thirty (30) days of hire and pass driver’s history check. Completion of OKC Zoo Learning Management System (LMS) training in the first six (6) months of employment.
Other: This position is safety sensitive. It is subject to pre-employment and/or periodic background checks and drug testing. This position works around animals susceptible to specific respiratory diseases, thus is subject to annual tuberculosis testing.
About Us
Oklahoma City is one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States and is the 20th largest city in the nation. For nearly two decades our residents have continually invested in our community to make it a place people can find belonging, visit and call home. Our employees are at the heart of those investments–delivering essential services our residents expect and creating a strong and thriving city for all people. Visit Oklahoma City--A Great Place to Live and Work! to learn more about our city.