Job Description

Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and dedicated to creating WOW moments that inspire stewardship of animals? As a premier destination for animal lovers and conservation advocates, Tanganyika offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the care and education of a diverse range of species while working in a supportive environment.


Why Tanganyika?
Innovative Conservation Efforts: Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to preserving wildlife and educating the public.


Engaging Work Environment: Enjoy a lively atmosphere where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference.


Professional Growth: We are committed to providing ongoing training and development to help you advance in your career.


Community Impact: Work in a role that directly influences the lives of animals and helps our guests create memories that last a lifetime.

The Trouble Maker's Cove Team is responsible for a variety of animals, a flock of over 50 African penguins, some sleepy two toed sloths, noisy otters, porcupines, lemurs, siamangs, gibbons and Ra our Burmese python. They have an incredibly successful penguin chick breeding program.. That also means they have some pretty incredible biceps from all that scrubbing and fish prep.

If you wish you could watch a penguin walk down the aisle for someone's wedding, love watching guests cry over meeting sloths, or think it's fun to watch people getting splashed by penguins as they swim with them, then this team is for you.

Requirements:

• Combination of education and hands-on experience that provides the required skills for the position
• Excellent public speaking and customer service skills
• Desire to grow as a team member, animal keeper, and human being
• Ability to stand or walk and be able to perform physical work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to bend, stoop, and lift 50-75 pounds when necessary
• Ability to work long hours, weekend, weekdays, holidays, and everyday

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting hourly rate of $15.00/hr with pay modifiers for previous FT Keeper experience
• Year round, full-time position
• Professional development program that allows Keepers to improve their skill set and earn additional pay compensation
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• HSA
• 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO starting at 90 days
• In-House Discounts
• EAP - mental well-being program including therapy sessions for all staff and their immediate family
• Free admission to TWP for yourself and family

Apply at
If you have any issues apply please email amoody@twpark.com for assistance.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Immediate start, Weekend work, Weekday work,

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