Monitor and Maintain Animal Health – Maintain daily records of animal defecation and any loss of appetite to identify any abnormal behavior and signs of illness.Ī degree in Zoology, Biology or related field is preferred, but experience with exotic animal husbandry may be considered. Feed all animals and observe quantities of waste for diet recommendations and inventory. Prepare diets with prescribed supplements, and monitor every animal’s intake. Prepare Diets and Monitor Feeding – Maintain food quality and hygiene standards of produce and meat. Including routine landscaping, clearing habitats of underbrush, and providing animal enrichment. Prepare and Maintain Animal Housing – Responsible for maintaining animal safety through daily exhibit checks and animal shifting. Educate the public about each resident species and the big cat crisis in the U.S. Responsible to participate with educational guided tours throughout the facility. Duties include animal husbandry, enrichment, record keeping of animal behavior, & behavioral management training. Responsible for the daily care of Tigers, Lions, Cougars, Black Bears, Brown Bears, Leopards, African Servals, Bobcats, Jaguar & Hyena. A degree in Zoology, Biology or related field is preferred, but experience with exotic animal husbandry is considered. The ability to work in a team environment or independently is important. Applicants must also be observant and able to keep detailed records. Applicants must be self-motivated, with high desire to provide the best care available to animals. The refuge is a non-profit facility of over 100 rescued exotic cats. The refuge, located in NW Arkansas, is seeking a full-time, 6-months interns. Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is a Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) accredited facility dedicated to rescuing abused, abandoned and unwanted big cats.
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