Job seekers interested in employment for animal handler positions should reply by email to LittleExplorersPettingZoo@gmail.com. 

Please only apply by email. No phone calls.

Emails should include a resume and cover letter. 

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We are looking to fill one positions:   Full-Time, Lead Animal Handler  

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Little Explorers Mobile Petting Zoo is currently looking to fill an Animal Handler position, which offers a unique opportunity to work closely with our diverse and personable group of animals while at educational programs for events all over the Bay Area!

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This is an excellent position if you are looking to expand hands-on experience and knowledge of our wonderful group of farm animals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. In this position, you will play a lead role in exhibiting our domesticated farm animals  and conducting our educational programs at events locations for guests of all ages.

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Major Responsibilities:

- Handling and working with our domesticated farm animals in public and private settings. This includes

  approximately 10 species

- Manage loading and transporting  animals to event locations in a safe and friendly manner.

- Monitoring the public's interactions with  animals to help maintain the safety of both visitors and animals.

- Enhancing  guests' experience through educational interpretation.

- Interacting with  guests, using age-appropriate conversation.

- Assist with crowd control.

- Drive a 15-passenger van full of animals and  equipment (requires Class C California Drivers

  License).

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Additional Responsibilities:

- Handeling and working with reptiles, amphibians, and insect in public and private settings. Supporting other handlers with reptiles, amphibians , and insects.

- Supporting our animal care manager with basic daily care of animals.

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Requirements:

- Class C California Drivers License with a clean record.

- Proof of a negative Tuberculosis test that has been performed within the last 4 years; proof of both tetanus, whooping cough, and covid 19  vaccinations.

- As this position heavily involves working with children, it is heavily emphasized that you enjoy working with younger ages!

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Desired Qualifications:

- Must be 18 years or older to be considered for this position.

- Must have a valid Class C Drivers License and a clean driving record.

- Must be able to work independently and as a team.

- Must be a quick learner.

- (Preferred)Knowledge of the principals, practices, and techniques of biology, zoology, veterinary medicine, animal husbandry or     related field or experience.

- (Preferred)Past experience working/volunteering with animals in a professional setting.

 

Physical Demands:

- This is an active job, the handler must be able to bend, twist, stand, kneel, sit, climb, walk, and stoop for longs periods of time.

- Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing 40lbs., must be able to move objects weighing 75lbs. Please note you will be tested.

- Work year-round outdoors in all-weather types.

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Availability:

- Must have a flexible schedule with the availablity and expectation to work weekends and holidays.

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To Apply:

- We will be requesting a resume and a cover letter in your application.

Please note, we will be screening for driving records and checking criminal history. Upon hire, the handler will need to provide proof of a negative Tuberculosis test, tetanus, covid 19 and whooping cough vaccinations.

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Pay rate will depend on experience. $16 -$20 per hour

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We can't wait to meet you!