Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo is a private, professionally operated facility. We insist on a drug-free facility. See a list of our institution’s and personnel’s credentials and professional affiliations.
| Position | Hours | Type | Brief Description |
| Safari Truck Driver |
Part-Time 20-30 hrs per week Starts at $8.50/hour |
Seasonal Now through October |
Must be able to navigate 50 acres of trees and dirt roads driving a Army M1A1 two and one half ton (Duece and a half). Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Out-going personality required. Actors, Eccentrics and retired military a plus.Send brief resume to Catoctin Wildlife Preserve, 13019 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont, MD. 21788 Attn: Safari Manager, or email: rickhahn@CWPZoo.com Position immediately available and open until filled. |
| General Curator | Full time | Year round | Responsible for the physical and mental well being of the 680 animals in the Poikilothermic, Homeothermic and Safari departments not including fish. Supervises a staff of 12 to 16 full time animal care persons and 10 to 14 seasonal/part timers. Reports to Asst. Director of Zoological Affairs. At least 5 years prior supervisory experience managing a public collection in a medium sized zoological facility required.College degree in biology or related field also required. Salary commensurate with experience and competitive in the field. Please do not apply if you do not have the required experiences. Position open until filled.Send us a cover letter, your resume, and references: Catoctin Zoo, Attention R. Hahn, 13019 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont, MD 21788. Or email materials here. |
| Safari Manager | Full time | Seasonal | Qualified applicants must have at least four years paid experience in the zoological animal care field. A four year degree in biological sciences or related field is helpful but not required. These positions are intended for a person who has mastered all basic husbandry techniques and zoo protocols and is looking to continue their professional growth. You must be able to lift 60lbs with ease.We place a high value on employees who are team players, understand the connection between an institution’s staff and the visiting public, are safety conscious, have good animal management and husbandry skills, know how to and do apply environmental enrichment diversions for the animals in their care.Salary commensurate with experience, liberal leaves, paid vacation and assistance with conference expenses after one year and flexible work schedule. Some assistance with relocation is possible.
Positions are open until filled. Salary commensurate with experience. How to apply: Email your resume with beginning salary desired to: rhahn@CWPZoo.com |
| Feline/ Primate Specialist | Full time | Year Round | Qualified applicants must have at least four years paid experience in the zoological animal care field. A four year degree in biological sciences or related field is helpful but not required. These positions are intended for a person who has mastered all basic husbandry techniques and zoo protocols and is looking to continue their professional growth. You must be able to lift 60lbs with ease.We place a high value on employees who are team players, understand the connection between an institution’s staff and the visiting public, are safety conscious, have good animal management and husbandry skills, know how to and do apply environmental enrichment diversions for the animals in their care.Salary commensurate with experience, liberal leaves, paid vacation and assistance with conference expenses after one year and flexible work schedule. Some assistance with relocation is possible.
Positions are open until filled. Salary commensurate with experience. How to apply: Email your resume with beginning salary desired to: rhahn@CWPZoo.com |
