Applications are being accepted for a full-time Aquarist. This position is responsible for daily husbandry, water quality, and maintenance duties for all species located in the Aquarium, including Indo-Pacific reef species, black-tip reef shark, zebra shark, wobbegong shark, lion fish, moon jellyfish, cownose rays, southern stingrays, and corals. The Aquarist may also assist with other species located in the Aquatics section including North American river otters, African black-footed penguins, American alligators, California sea lions, and harbor seals.
Responsibilities: The Aquarist performs work necessary to provide basic daily animal care for the zoo's aquarium animals, ensures appropriate animal wellbeing, and performs husbandry practices such as life support and water quality maintenance, operant conditioning, enrichment strategy, and assisting with husbandry and enclosure furnishing and life support design. See www.kidszoo.org for a full job description.
Requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree in an animal-related field, one year of experience in an aquarium or zoological setting, and PADI/NAUI SCUBA open water or higher certification are preferred. High school diploma or GED is required.
Benefits: This is a full-time position requiring availability for a 40-hour work week year-round. Full-time benefits include Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, 403b Plan, 403b Matching, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Days Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Health & Wellness Days, and Paid Parental Leave as well as optional Dental, Vision, Life, and Pet Insurance Programs. All team members receive Employee Perks such as a free Staff Membership, concessions and retail discounts, development opportunities, and appreciation programs.
Application Deadline: November 1, 2024
About the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is northeast Indiana’s largest tourist attraction and well-loved community treasure, welcoming more than 600,000 guests each year and consistently named as one of the nation’s Top Ten Zoos for Kids by national media outlets. The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo team provides exceptional animal care to 1,500 animals and 200 species throughout our 40 acre campus, participating in over 60 cooperative species survival programs. The zoo is committed to engaging diverse communities in our conservation work, delivering high-quality and educational community outreach programs, building a supportive and safe team culture, creating fun and welcoming experiences for all guests, and providing animals with opportunities to thrive physically and mentally through healthcare, nutrition, and advanced behavioral husbandry programs.
Mission: Connecting kids and animals, strengthening families, and inspiring people to care.
Vision: To create future generations of nature enthusiasts through leadership in animal care, educational experiences, and conservation.
