Animal Keeper
Position Type: Full-Time
The Texas Zoofari Park is a drive-thru safari park located in Kaufman, TX, about 45 minutes East of Dallas. The Safari Park is rapidly growing and searching for motivated individuals to join our animal care team. We are looking for individuals with a broad range of animal experience. The park houses mainly hoofstock; however, we are rapidly growing and adding a variety of birds, kangaroos, and primates.
Currently seeking individuals who are energetic and hardworking and share a passion for animal care. We strive to provide the best possible experience for our animals, guests, and staff. Applicants must possess a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. The ability to follow a strict personal dress code and maintain a valid driver’s license is required.
Position Requirements
- Daily cleaning and maintenance of exhibits.
- Diet preparation and feeding.
- Assist in vet and medical procedures.
- Daily observation of animals for injuries, breeding, and general healthcare.
- Help with capture, moving, and handling of large hoofstock according to set policies and procedures.
- Administer proper enrichment to various animal species.
- Use large machinery, power tools, and lawn equipment safely.
- Must be able to communicate and give keeper talks to guests through formal and informal encounters.
Required Qualifications
- 1-year animal care experience (paid or unpaid)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in all weather conditions
- Ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, lift, stoop, squat, kneel, push, pull, and climb for prolonged periods of time.
- Weekend and holiday availability
- Must have reliable transportation
Job Type
Competitive salary, insurance, paid sick/vacation time, and 401k options available.
Note: Texas Zoofari Park is a drug-free and smoke-free work environment.
Interested applicants should submit their resumes with a cover letter and three references.
Send ResumeMaintenance Worker
Position Type: Full-Time
Texas Zoofari Park is looking to expand our maintenance crew! We are looking for a motivated individual who can aid in general maintenance tasks around the park. We'll rely on you to help keep our grounds, buildings, and fences in good condition by doing various odd jobs as well as aiding in the construction of new facilities. You must be well-organized with strong general repair skills and comfortable around livestock. Must be professional and able to work alone as well with others.
Job Responsibilities
- Operating farm equipment, fencing repair, welding, etc.
- Ability to do handy work like carpentry, electrical, welding, and plumbing.
- General maintenance and labor such as mowing/trimming/landscaping lawn and garden, minor pool care, taking care of trash, and taking trash to the dump as needed.
- Able to perform sustained work of a physical nature may require heavy lifting with a minimum of 50 pounds
Job Type
Full-time. Starting pay is $13 - $15/hr.
Note: Texas Zoofari Park is a drug-free, smoke-free work environment. Competitive salary, insurance, paid sick/vacation time, and 401k options are available. In addition, a medical benefits package, including vision and dental, is available.
Interested applicants should submit their resumes.
Send ResumeLandscaper
Position Type: Full-Time
The Texas Zoofari Park is seeking a landscaper for our park grounds. Applicants should preferably have plant knowledge with related experience and the willingness and ability to do physical work outside in all types of weather.
Position Requirements
- •General garden bed clean-up (Weeding, Pruning, Deadheading, Planting, Dividing, Edging, Trimming, Mulching, Occasional Grass Cutting and Leaf Removal)
- Planting and maintaining new plants in and around park and zoo animal exhibits
- Blow off debris from pathways and pick up trash
- Maintaining a clean work environment and areas, including golf carts, tools, greenhouse, etc.
- Planting and maintaining new plants in and around park and zoo animal exhibits
Job Type
Part-time, Full-time. Starting pay is $12 - $15 /hr.
Note: Texas Zoofari Park is a drug-free, smoke-free work environment. Competitive salary, insurance, paid sick/vacation time, and 401k options are available. In addition, a medical benefits package, including vision and dental, is available.
Interested applicants should submit their resumes.
Send ResumeGrounds Keeper
Position Type: Full-Time, Part-Time
The Texas Zoofari Park is seeking friendly, detail-oriented, self-motivated Groundskeepers who can be team players and strive to keep the park looking its best! Full-time and part-time positions are available.
Position Requirements
- Answers to Guest Services Manager or Director/Asst Director
- Cleans all zoo public areas before guests enter zoo
- Blow off debris from pathways and pick up trash
- Wash exterior building windows
- Remove cobwebs from public areas
- Maintains the clean appearance of the zoo throughout the day by:
- Picking up trash and changing out trash can liners
- Collecting used feed cups
- Checking, cleaning and restocking restrooms
- Cleaning the parking lot and picnic pavilion
- Completes additional projects as determined by the management team, such as pressure washing, painting, etc.
Job Responsibilities
- This job is outdoors; must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Must be able to walk/stand for the duration of shift
- Must maintain a neat appearance and friendly attitude
- Must be a self-motivated individual
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be able to work weekends
- No facial piercings permitted
Job Type
Part-time, Full-time. Starting pay is $12/hr.
Note: Texas Zoofari Park is a drug-free, smoke-free work environment. Competitive salary, insurance, paid sick/vacation time, and 401k options are available. In addition, a medical benefits package, including vision and dental, is available.
Interested applicants should submit their resumes.
Send ResumeGuest Services Team Member
Position Type: Full-Time
The Texas Zoofari Park seeks motivated individuals to join our Zoo Crew in the Guest Services Department. The ideal candidate must be friendly, outgoing, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Weekends/Holidays required. Full-time and part-time positions are available.
Position Requirements
- Operate point of sale system in admissions/retail and/or cafe setting.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
- Must possess excellent customer service skills and a positive, friendly attitude.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to stand for the duration of shift.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for selling admission tickets, annual memberships, animal feed, gifts, snacks, food, etc.
- Basic cleaning duties.
- Accurately ring transactions through a Point-of-Sale system, give correct change, and process credit card transactions.
- Answering phones.
- Assisting visitors with questions or concerns.
- Wagon Tour Drivers: a specialty team of guest services that provides guided wagon tours in the park for guests and groups
Past experience in customer service and/or retail a plus. You must be 16 to apply and 18 with a clean driving record to apply for wagon tour driver positions. This is a non-smoking facility. No facial piercings are permitted. Flexible scheduling and a fun work environment!
Job Type
Part-time, Full-time, and Seasonal. Starting pay is $11/hr.
Note: Texas Zoofari Park is a drug-free, smoke-free work environment. Competitive salary, insurance, paid sick/vacation time, and 401k options are available. In addition, a medical benefits package, including vision and dental, is available.
Interested applications should submit their resume.
Send ResumeHoofstock Keeper
Texas Zoofari Park, Kaufman, Texas
Position Type: Full-Time
The Texas Zoofari Park is a drive-thru safari park located in Kaufman, TX, about 45 minutes East of Dallas. The Zoofari Park is rapidly growing and searching for motivated individuals to join our animal care team. This position will mostly care for various hoofstock in our free-range safari. The park maintains a diverse collection of animals, including southern white rhino, eland, bison, sable antelope, zebra, giraffe, and many more to come.Currently Seeking:
The Texas Zoofari Park encourages you to apply if you are an energetic and hardworking individual with a passion for animal care. We strive to provide the best possible experience for our animals, guests, and staff. We currently have multiple hoofstock positions at Zoofari Park. You would have the opportunity to care for animals in a free-range preserve and an exhibit setting.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to providing proper animal care through
- Daily cleaning and maintenance of exhibits.
- Diet preparation and feeding.
- Assist in vet and medical procedures.
- Daily observation of animals for injuries, breeding, and general healthcare.
- Help with capturing, moving, and handling large hoofstock according to to set policies and procedures.
- Administer proper enrichment to various animal species.
- Use large machinery, power tools, and lawn equipment in a safe manner.
- Must be able to communicate and give keeper talks to guests through formal and informal encounters.
Required Qualifications:
- 1-year animal care experience (paid or unpaid)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in all weather conditions
- Ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, lift, stoop, squat, kneel, push, pull, and climb for prolonged periods of time.
- Weekend and holiday availability
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Previous large hoofstock experience
- Large domestic hoofed stock (cattle, sheep, horses, etc.)
- Rhino and Giraffe experience
- Experience with large machinery (tractor/skid steer/etc.)
Applicants must possess a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. The ability to follow a strict personal dress code and maintain a valid driver’s license is required.
Benefits:
Competitive salary, insurance, paid sick/vacation time, and 401k options available.
Note: Texas Zoofari Park is a drug-free and smoke-free work environment.
Applicants should send a cover letter and resume with three references.
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