Animal Keeper

Job overview

The Animal Keeper role is onsite in Layton, UT. Pay is $20–$22 per hour. At Layton Aquarium & Wildlife Encounters, the role supports animal welfare, education, and conservation while helping guests connect with wildlife. The keeper provides daily husbandry and helps maintain safe habitats, while sharing animal and conservation information with visitors. The role contributes to healthy animals, positive guest experiences, and the organization’s conservation mission.

What you'll do

• Provide daily animal care, including feeding, cleaning, habitat maintenance, and enrichment
• observe and report changes in behavior, appetite, or health
• support animal movements and routine care
• engage guests and share animal stories and conservation messaging
• maintain guest safety and exhibit boundaries
• follow safety protocols and emergency procedures
• and collaborate with Animal Care, Guest Services, and leadership teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

animal keeper

animal care

animal husbandry

wildlife

habitat maintenance

guest education

conservation

layton ut

layton aquarium & wildlife encounters

$20–$22/hr

weekends and holidays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a degree in zoology, marine biology, animal science, or a related field; schedule includes weekends and holidays, with shifts varying by operational needs.

About the employer

Z&A Management is hiring for this role. Industry: Zoos and Botanical Gardens. Sector: 71.