BRAVO Team Supervisor
Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and dedicated to creating WOW moments that inspire stewardship of animals? As a premier destination for animal lovers and conservation advocates, Tanganyika offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the care and education of a diverse range of species while working in a supportive environment.
Why Tanganyika?
Innovative Conservation Efforts: Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to preserving wildlife and educating the public.
Innovative Conservation Efforts: Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to preserving wildlife and educating the public.
Engaging Work Environment: Enjoy a lively atmosphere where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference.
Professional Growth: We are committed to providing ongoing training and development to help you advance in your career.
Community Impact: Work in a role that directly influences the lives of animals and helps our guests create memories that last a lifetime.
The BRAVO Team manages some of the park’s most interactive and smile-inducing areas—including kangaroos, birds, reptiles, small mammals, goats/alpacas and primates like lemurs and sakis. From the Children’s Zoo to education ambassadors, they balance expert care with high-energy guest engagement every single day.
If you're energized by non-stop action, curious critters, and the occasional guinea pig symphony—BRAVO might just be your perfect fit!
Why Lead at Tanganyika?
Lead with Purpose: As an Animal Care Supervisor, you’ll lead a passionate team responsible for the daily care, enrichment, and behavioral training of a wide variety of species. Your leadership directly impacts animal welfare, team success, and the quality of our guest experience.
Elevate Animal Care: You’ll help shape and improve husbandry practices, enrichment strategies, and training programs that support physical and behavioral health—always striving to innovate and raise the bar for animal welfare.
Inspire Conservation Awareness: Whether directly engaging with guests or supporting your team behind the scenes, you’ll play a key role in connecting people to wildlife through meaningful storytelling and powerful experiences that inspire stewardship.
Grow People and Programs: Through intentional coaching and mentorship, you’ll develop your team’s skills, guide professional growth, and contribute to a positive, collaborative culture where everyone is empowered to own their role and grow every day.
What You'll Do
- Provide strong Leadership, Management, and Accountability (LMA) to your team, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and growth.
- Create and manage team schedules to ensure smooth daily operations and proper animal coverage.
- Oversee the wellness, training, enrichment, health care, and daily husbandry of the animals in your department, ensuring all related documentation is accurate and up to date.
- Collaborate across departments to support the ongoing development of your team, animal programs, and park-wide initiatives.
- Manage and implement diet changes, communicating with the Nutrition and Vet teams as needed.
- Maintain accurate and proactive supply lists to ensure your area is well-stocked and prepared.
- Coordinate closely with the veterinary team to monitor animal health, schedule exams or procedures, communicate updates, and support medical care as needed.
- Step in for routine coverage when needed to support your team and ensure consistent animal care.
What You Bring
- Minimum of 3 years paid experience in the zoological field
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
- Experience working with animal species listed in department description
- Excellent public speaking and customer service skills
- Desire to grow as a team member, animal keeper, and human being
- Ability to stand or walk and be able to perform physical work outside in all weather conditions
- Ability to bend, stoop, and lift 50-75 pounds when necessary
- Ability to work long hours, weekend, weekdays, holidays, and everyday
What We Offer
- Starting hourly rate of $17.00/hr with pay modifiers for previous FT Keeper experience
- Year round, full-time, salaried position.
- Professional development program that allows Keepers to improve their skill set and earn additional pay compensation
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- HSA
- 401(k) with match
- Unlimited PTO starting at 90 days
- In-House Discounts
- EAP - mental well-being program including therapy sessions for all staff and their immediate family
- Free admission to TWP for yourself and family
Apply at https://tagannyikawildlifeparkllc.easyapply.co
If you have any issues apply please email amoody@twpark.com for assistance.New boost
If you have any issues apply please email amoody@twpark.com for assistance.New boost