Safari Zoo Camp- Employment

Job Application are only accepted in February. Candidates are selected and interviewed in March. Hiring is complete by April 1.

Staff and volunteers are selected based on certain key elements to ensure a high quality of safety and care. To be considered you must meet the following criteria:

Emergency First Aid
Level C CPR
Police Check
Three references
Experience with children and animals
Fundamental understanding of wildlife and ecosystems
Are adventurous, fun and outgoing!

Preference is then given to those that:

Attended Zoo Camp
Volunteered/worked at Jungle Cat World
Are a minimum 19 years old
Actively pursue outdoor sports and activities
Have a Project WILD certification
Are Bilingual
Pursuing or have a diploma in any field relating to Child Care/Education or Environmental Sciences
Travel experience (resorts don't count!)
Have special skills and/or knowledge

Once selected, the group goes through a training program at Jungle Cat World a few weeks prior to camp. This inlcudes:

Studying camp policies and procedures with emphasis on child safety, welfare and care
Emergency protocol
Zoo orientation
Learning to handle various animals- mammals, birds, reptiles, arachnids and insects
Environmental activities (Project WILD)
Classroom presentations
Familiarization of Warsaw Caves- exploring
Nature hike (wild edibles, toxic plants, wild animals)

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Application Process

Interested in volunteering?

A summer adventure you'll remember for a lifetime!

Job Application are only accepted in February. Candidates are selected and interviewed in March. Hiring is complete by April 1.