Harris

Under direction, feeds and cares for mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians in accordance with established program; carries out regular maintenance program of cages, pens, paddocks, and other areas; does related work as required.

Animal Keeper at City of Bridgeton - Recreation Division/Zoo Division

• Carries out a regular scheduled program designed to ensure prompt feeding and proper care for all mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians in a zoo.
• Reports immediately any mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians that are not well.
• Keeps assigned animals clean and sees that they are properly housed.
• Carries out regular daily maintenance program involved in keeping cages, pens, paddocks, and animal areas in good repair and in a manner that ensures maximum cleanliness and neatness.
• Performs minor repairs to animal displays and exhibits.
• Carefully enforces established zoo regulations relating to protection of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians in a manner that ensures maximum protection to them and maximum safety to the public.