The Akron Zoo is seeking a Wild Animal Keeper with excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with a mature attitude. This role will work exclusively with the Animal Ambassadors in the Education Department. This position is responsible to provide husbandry, husbandry training, enrichment, and public programming to a variety of audiences both on and off zoo grounds. The bulk of the programming occurs during the spring and summer season. This position is also responsible for behavioral/complex training. Successful candidates must be comfortable speaking to audiences of all ages. The Animal Ambassador Wild Animal Keeper will design, develop, and provide the training and enrichment programs for the Akron Zoo’s animal ambassador collection.

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