So I’ve told people that said, “Oh, you hunt?” I said, “Yes, I hunt.” “Oh, it’s terrible, how do you do that when you’re a…” I said, “Have you bought a duck stamp this year?” “No.” “Do you have a fishing license?” “No.” “Have you given any money to nature conservancy?” “No.” I said, “You’re not doing anything for wildlife, you got to spend money, and that’s what brings the money in to save wildlife.” I said, “If all these animals, the big horn sheep, elk, a lot of the deer.” Deer in North America, there is 130 million deer in North America, 4,000 deer in Alabama alone. If you look at things like, look at Turkey Federation, Quail Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited, Delta Ducks, these are all people that hunt and these are all people that understand the necessity for conservation of wetlands, understand food and migrations. Every time you buy a gun or buy a shell or buy a fish hook, a bow and arrow, all those things, there is a bill that a portion of that money goes into wildlife. I think about $4 million or more per day goes into the federal budget from hunters and fishermen. Well, we hunted because we ate a lot of game. Now, as a youngster, you had to learn to hunt. My dad saw me do it, so he got his belt off, started snapping his belt, and he said, “What are you doing scaring those animals?” “Dad, I wasn’t scaring them, I was just playing with them.” I said, “What are you gonna whip me for?” He said, “I’m not gonna whip you, but the ducks didn’t know you weren’t trying to kill them and now you think I’m trying to kill you.” That was a good lesson I learned from my dad. I had baby ducks and I was doing this to them and they’d dive under the water and I’d go up to do this, and they’d dive under the water and dive under the water again, and I was watching them under water. We used that for washing clothes and things like that because we had no water in the house. I remember one of the best lessons I learned, I had some baby ducks and we had a spout that caught all the rain to go into the big tub. So it was interesting being raised up in the hills there.
Compensation and benefitsĬompetitive salary, insurance, paid sick/vacation time and 401k options available.I can hear a squirrel bark a mile away.
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Ability to follow personal dress code and maintain a valid driver’s license is required. Applicants must possess a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Veterinary technician certification is a plus.Īll applicants must be physically fit with the ability to lift 50 pounds comfortably and be able to work in all types of weather. Previous experience with exotic animals feeding, care, and exhibit cleaning/maintenance is beneficial. Education and Pre-requisitesĪ bachelor’s degree in an animal relevant field is strongly desired. Must be able to communicate and give keeper talks to guests through formal and informal encounters.Use large machinery, power tools, and lawn equipment in a safe manner.Help with capture, moving, and handling of large hoofstock according to set policies and procedures.Ědminister proper enrichment to various animal species.ĝaily observation of animals including for injuries, breeding, and general healthcare.ĝaily cleaning and maintenance of exhibits.Job responsibilities include but are not limited to providing proper animal care through: You have the opportunity to care for animals in both a free-range preserve and exhibit setting some include (but not limited to): giraffes, white rhinos, addax, dromedary camel, sable, oryx, wildebeest, llamas, red lechwe, Thomson’s gazelle, blackbuck, and ratites. We currently have 3 unique hoofstock positions at Gulf Breeze Zoo, however you may be asked to learn one or multiple routines. The Gulf Breeze Zoo encourages you to apply if you are an energetic and hardworking individual who shares a passion for animal care. While the position will mostly care for a variety of hoofstock, the zoo maintains a diverse collection of over 900 animals including great apes, carnivores, primates, birds, reptiles and a large petting animal area. The Zoo is rapidly growing and in search of a motivated individual to join our animal care team. The Gulf Breeze Zoo is a 50-acre facility located in the beautiful Florida panhandle. Gulf Breeze Zoo, Gulf Breeze, Florida Closing Date
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