Reptile Caretaker – Part-time

Reptile caretaker opening at Butterfly Tampa. Currently we have a living exhibit within Little Red Wagon Native Nursery while we work on expanding at this location.  We have several animals in our nature center including snakes (all non-venomous), frogs, tortoise, turtles and lizards.  There are times where the reptile caretaker also assists with our bug zoo caretaking.

 The reptile caretaker position opening is currently a part time position.  

Ideal candidates would have experience in animal husbandry specific to reptiles.

 The caretaker responsibilities include:

• Husbandry for all animals to maintain animals’ wellbeing
• Maintenance of lights
• Feeding animals
• Cleaning enclosures/habitats
• Water and misting
• Helping snakes if there are shed issues
• Outdoor time for some of the animals
• Monitor well being
• Ability to handle some or all of the reptiles as needed
• Be available for emergency preparedness as needed
• Daily communication/reporting to CEO for status of animals
• Learn basics of plant and gift shop and ringing up of customers (rarely needed)
• Occasional assistance with unloading plant deliveries and tagging
• Keep reptile spaces clean and supplies put away
• Maintenance of live food for animals
• Responsible for re-order information to business office for live food for animals and other supplies before they run out
• Daily communication with CEO and/or operations director and Herp curator regarding status of animals and any issues that arise.
• Other tasks as assigned

Email resume and availability for interview to Anita@ButterflyTampa.com