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Temporary Animal Keeper - Hoofstock/Primate Unit

4/21/2026

The animal keeper will provide high standards of care for hoofstock and primates, including species such as tufted deer and various lemurs. Responsibilities include maintaining animal welfare and performing physical husbandry tasks in an AZA-accredited facility.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

At your Akron Zoo, you'll come nose-to-nose with more than 1,000 animals from around the world, such as African lions, snow leopards, red pandas, Komodo dragons, penguins, tigers and more! Your Akron Zoo is committed to upholding the value of diversity in our relationships and activities with employees, guests, colleagues, partners, and the community. As an employer, we are committed to a workforce of diverse cultures, physical characteristics and life experiences to better serve our community. You belong at the Akron Zoo.

About the Role

Description

The Akron Zoo is seeking a Temporary Animal Keeper for a six-month paid position, 40 hours per week. The goal of this position is to provide the opportunity to gain valuable husbandry experience within an AZA-accredited facility, as well as growth in depth of knowledge within specific taxa. We are seeking candidates with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a mature attitude, as well as a strong conservation ethic, in order to provide high standards of care for assigned areas. Candidates must have the ability to perform physical work (which includes but is not limited to climbing and walking on uneven terrain; entering and wading into pools; climbing hills, stairs and ladders; wearing PPE; lifting up to 50 lbs.; and working outside in all weather conditions, etc.).

The position will be assigned to the Hoofstock/Primate unit and will require working and progressive knowledge of animal care and welfare for hoofstock and primates. The unit includes SSP species such as Tufted Deer, three species of lemurs, pygmy slow loris, golden-lion tamarins and white-cheeked gibbons.

Requirements

A four-year degree is strongly preferred; a minimum of an associate’s degree or equivalent is required. Must be available weekends, holidays, and for a flexible schedule and must be able to meet all other requirements of the job.

Position open until filled.

The Akron Zoo is an EOE and Drug Free Workplace.

We require a negative TB test within the last year and a DPT vaccination. This temporary keeper position pays $13.00/hour.

Key Skills

Animal HusbandryHoofstock CarePrimate CareConservationPhysical StaminaCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAnimal Welfare