Thursday, March 3, 2022

Head Keeper

 


Head Keeper

 

The Head Keeper oversees the care and management of wildlife within the facility. S/he determines the acquisition of wildlife, the type of enclosures to be used and ensures appropriate living conditions of the wildlife. S/he also supervises the training of wildlife, as well as their transport and monitors the acclimatization of animals to their new homes.

S/he also oversees the training of staff. The Head Keeper will supervise three Keepers.  

Specifically, the Head Keeper will:

  • Observe daily the animals and the keepers at work
  • Assist keepers when necessary
  • Produce keepers’ working schedule
  • Produce and implement the enrichment program
  • Guide, train and supervise all keepers and their daily reporting
  • Ensure the respect of security, feeding, biosecurity, enrichment plan, … protocols
  • Be able to replace a missing keeper in the daily operation of the facility
  • Organize team meeting when appropriate
  • Report problems with staff and animals
  • Supervise and/or perform animal hand-rearing

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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

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