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Animal Associate

Wildlife Conservation Society -
New York, NY

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Job Details

Temporary | Seasonal
$17 an hour
8 days ago

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience

Full Job Description

31-Dec-2025

Animal Associate

Central Park Zoo

Temporary/Seasonal

CPZ-ANIMAL PROGRAMS

Job Description

About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

Central Park Zoo Animal Associate
Job Family: Animal Programs
Location: Central Park Zoo (Tisch Children's Zoo)
Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal
Department: CPZ Animal Department
Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: $17.00/hour
Schedule: Must be able to work 5 days per week including weekends and holidays.

Earn your stripes in wild moments! Working with our keepers is demanding and rewarding. With only a handful of positions each year, these competitive jobs require dedication and some prior experience with animals and animal care. But for those few lucky candidates, this can jump start a wildlife career!

Apply now! We’ll consider you for several openings:

Tisch Children’s Zoo Associate
Essential duties may include:

Responsible for basic observation of animals, preparation of diets, maintenance and cleaning of exhibits and reporting any problems to a supervisor.
Daily exhibit preparation, feeding, watering and cleaning/disinfecting of holding areas for collection animals. Assist with record keeping and general upkeep of animal care areas.

Qualification Requirements

Positions require:

Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift and/or move 20-50 pounds
Comfortable being exposed to cold and hot weather conditions
Good verbal communication skills, and ability to interact with zoo guests

Equal Employment Opportunity Disclaimer

WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging in a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and looking for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies. Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.

Salary Range

$17/hour

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