Job Posting Title:
Animal Keeper; Savannah
Req ID:
10155829
Walt Disney's legacy of caring for animals and the environment is a way of life for Disney Experiences and our Guests. Disney's Animals, Science and Environment team's mission is to lead Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to CARE for animals and the environment, CONNECT people to nature and CONSERVE our natural resources.
We are looking for an Animal Keeper Associate to join the Savannah team. You will work closely with fellow keepers to assist in the care, well-being, management, behavioral conditioning, and enrichment of the Savannah collection of animals within the operation of the Kilimanjaro Safari. African species of focus may include, but are not limited to: large and small ungulates, carnivores, white rhino, zebra, giraffe, ostrich and/or flamingo.
This is a full-time, hourly position, reporting to the Savannah Zoological Managers.
Keepers are responsible for the day-to-day animal care and welfare. This includes husbandry, enrichment, and operant conditioning as it relates to the daily management and research of assigned species
Ensure the daily routines of cleaning, animal observation, diet preparation and reporting medical needs or abnormal conditions to Zoological Managers
Maintain daily records using ZIMS, collecting and logging information, and ensuring this information is communicated to management and the central animal record keeping system
The work includes physical labor in ambient outdoor temperatures and weather conditions in Central Florida, which may include extreme heat and humidity
Provide animal information and conservation messages through Guest and Cast interaction.
Keepers must work well in a large team environment
Partner with maintenance, operation managers, horticulture, veterinary staff, educators, and scientists
Savannah keepers keep a flexible schedule, working a variety of shifts including early morning start times or late evening ending times, as necessary to support Safari operation hours
Minimum of one-year paid animal husbandry experience in an AZA accredited facility or institution with comparable standards OR at least two years of verifiable college course work (60 semester hours)
Experience working with a variety of African species, including but not limited to, large and small ungulates, carnivores, equids
Experience with different taxa with an emphasis on operant conditioning
Observation, evaluation and data collecting skills
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role including lifting manure, moving doors, and carrying heavy objects, up to 50 lbs (bales of hay, feed bags, etc.)
Strong Guest service skills
Valid US Driver’s License required to operate company vehicles backstage and across the savannah
Experience or knowledge of hoof care and hoof conditions.
Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Zoology or related field preferred
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The pay rate for this role in Lake Buena Vista, Florida is $20.60 to $25.75 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: http://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
Job Posting Segment:
Park Ops
Job Posting Primary Business:
Animal Progrms & Environmntal Initiatives (WDW)
Primary Job Posting Category:
Animal Programs Keepers/Zoological
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-08-04
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