Petting Zoo Attendant / Animal Caretaker

Full Time
Sandusky, OH 44870
Posted
Job description

Location: Cedar Point

Job Type: Part-time. This is a seasonal job (May - October)

Salary: $15.00/hour

About Us

Honey Hill Farm provides quality animal interactions to the public by operating long-term, seasonal petting farms at a variety of amusement parks throughout the country, as well through service of family events in the Cincinnati, Lexington and Louisville areas.

Founded in 1997 by animal lover Sally Powell, we are an established but growing family business with an emphasis on providing access to animals for children and families who would not otherwise have it. Our amusement park petting zoos help educate the public and spread our love for animals. Our animals are mostly domestic animals like goats, sheep, chickens, cows and equines, but also includes a few exotic animals like camels and kangaroos.

Find out more about us at www.honeyhillfarm.net

Llamas and goats and ducks, oh my! We all know that petting zoos are awesome. What you may not know is that they are a lot of work! We are looking for energetic people who enjoy being around children and animals. Our facility gives young children and adults the opportunity to learn about animals through direct contact such as rabbits, ducks, goats, sheep, llamas, alpacas, cows, zebu, and donkeys.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • General care of our diverse collection of pets, this includes but is not limited to:
  • Loving, petting, and sometimes brushing!
  • Ensuring proper nutrition is maintained for all animals.
  • Cleaning animal display pens to ensure a healthy and clean environment for animals and guests.
  • Comfortably and safely handling of our animals.
  • Supervise the interaction between animals and guests.
  • Accurately convey information about our animals to guests.
  • Cashier duties to sell feed and horse rides to guests.

Requirements

We are looking for the best! Our image is extremely important to us. All Honey Hill Farm team-members must be clean-cut, enthusiastic, competent, extremely reliable, and able to pass a background check.

Other requirements include:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • The ability to be on time and ready to give 100% everyday
  • Previous experience with livestock or equines, or a willingness to jump in and learn quickly
  • The ability to work as part of a team
  • The ability to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold)
  • The ability to lift at least 40 lbs.
  • A commitment to quality customer service and animal care
  • Willingness to adhere to Honey Hill Farm’s and the amusement park’s rules and requirements for attire and conduct
  • A commitment to work through the entire season (some exceptions available to students)
  • Reliable transportation to and from parks as no on site-housing is available

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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