Keeper Iii - Zoo Atlanta
CurrentApplies knowledge of animal husbandry and management procedures and protocols to care for a large collection of reptiles and amphibians including crocodilians, large constrictors, and venomous species. Responsibilities include participating in various breeding projects (Panamanian Golden Frogs and Mona Island Coqui), preparing and providing diets and enrichment, animal training, training of students/volunteers and new employees, providing medications and supplements, observing animal behavior, recording, and reporting abnormal behavior, assisting with vet procedures, exhibit maintenance and modifications, water quality and LSS, completing daily keeper reports and maintaining animal records (TRACKS), keeper talks, and assisting with social media content.Key Achievements:- Zoo Atlanta training mentor- Animal welfare committee member (August 2021-present)- Jamaican Boa SSP coordinator/studbook keeper- IR for Mexican Lance-headed rattlesnake- GA AAZK officer (treasurer)