Keeper I - South America

The Chattanooga Zoo is looking for an exceptional zookeeper to join our South America team. We have a variety of species, including jaguars, anteaters, pudu, macaws, kinkajous, prehensile tailed porcupines, and spider monkeys. Candidates with large carnivore and two lock two key shifting experience is strongly preferred. Please list specific species experience. Candidate must have excellent team work skills and communicate with coworkers and supervisors effectively.

Animal Care Duties will include day to day husbandry, daily record keeping, routine maintenance of physical area and enclosures, assisting in veterinary procedures and medication distribution to animals, implement training and enrichment programs, assist with special projects, etc. Keeper must be able to maintain area compliance with USDA and AZA regulations and standards, including record keeping, husbandry care, training, enrichment, etc.

Candidate should have 4 year college degree or equivalent experience and at least 1 year of animal care experience, preferably in an AZA accredited facility. The candidate must be able to lift, bend, and twist 50 lbs, also must be able to work in all types of weather.

For a complete list of roles and responsibilities, please see Full Job Description below.

Due to the number of applications, we cannot take calls for this position, you will be contacted if you are selected for an interview.


All applications are taken online, through the Chattanooga Zoo's website. To apply, or for more information please visit the Chattanooga Zoo's website:

Chattanooga Zoo has adopted a smoke-free campus to serve as a leader in promoting a healthy workplace and environment.

Chattanooga Zoo is a member of the Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace program . This position requires pre-employment screenings which will include: a background check, drug screen & tuberculin skin test.