Primary Keeper C / Senior Keeper A or B, African Savanna and Rainforest

Job overview

The Primary Keeper C / Senior Keeper A or B, African Savanna and Rainforest role is onsite in Oakland, California, and pays $29.08–$31.92 per hour. The keeper works on the Oakland Zoo’s ACCR team, caring for giraffes and warthogs. The role supports the animals’ physical health and psychological well-being through daily care, observation, enrichment, and training. It also contributes to safe habitats, department priorities, and the development of interns and volunteers while representing the Zoo to guests and the public.

What you'll do

• Manage daily care of giraffes and warthogs
• observe and assess physical and psychosocial needs
• design and implement steps to address those needs
• use enrichment, training, and other management methods
• maintain clean and safe animal living spaces
• support junior staff and volunteers
• represent the Zoo in public settings
• perform related duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

animal keeper

african savanna and rainforest

oakland ca

oakland zoo

full-time

$29.08–$31.92/hour

giraffes

warthogs

wildlife care

animal enrichment

animal training

zoo husbandry

weekend work

conservation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending account, retirement plan, paid time off, Employee Assistance Program, and Zoo membership options.

Why this role

Requires at least five years of full-time captive wildlife care experience in the zoo field. Work includes weekends, evenings, and holidays; applicants selected for candidacy must attend an onsite working interview. Giraffe, warthog, and ungulate husbandry experience is a bonus.

About the employer

Oakland Zoo is hiring for this role. Industry: Zoos and Botanical Gardens. Sector: 71.