At Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society, every animal’s story matters—and accurate records are a critical part of responsible wildlife care and conservation. We are seeking a detail-oriented Zoo Registrar who will serve as the steward of our animal population records, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and smooth collaboration with accredited zoological institutions and conservation partners.
- This role sits at the intersection of animal care, conservation collaboration, and regulatory compliance.
- The Zoo Registrar ensures that all animal records are accurate and up to date, coordinates permits and documentation, and helps facilitate animal transfers with accredited zoological institutions.
- You’ll work closely with animal care staff while also serving as a point of contact for regulatory agencies and professional partners across the zoo community.
- If you enjoy organization, problem-solving, and working behind the scenes to support animal care and conservation, this may be the perfect role for you.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain accurate animal records and population data using ZIMS.
- Help ensure all records, transactions, and permits meet AZA accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as the administrative liaison with agencies such as USDA, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and other zoological institutions.
- Coordinate the documentation and logistics involved in animal transfers between accredited institutions.
- Manage permits, licenses, certificates, and regulatory inspections.
- Organize and maintain digital and historical animal records.
- Assist with policies, procedures, and documentation related to animal care compliance.
- Help onboard staff on the use of animal record systems and processes.
- Coordinate with vendors and visiting professionals when needed.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Biology, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
- 1–3 years of AZA registrar experience preferred.
- Ability to complete the AZA Registrar Course within 12 months of hire.
- Experience with ZIMS or other animal population databases preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate professionally with internal teams and external partners.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Working at the Zoo
- This role includes both office work and time moving throughout Zoo grounds. Candidates should be comfortable working in South Florida weather conditions and be able to lift up to 50 lbs, walk the Zoo grounds, and occasionally work evenings, weekends, holidays, or special events.
- Join us in supporting Palm Beach Zoo’s mission to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay, commensurate with your skills and experience
- An EXCELLENT benefits package (current year/plan), which includes:
- 100% paid employee level coverage for designated medical & dental plan
- 100% paid coverage for 100K of life insurance
- 100% paid short-term disability
- 100% paid long-term disability
- 401K – Employer contributes 3% of your salary
- Optional vision, accident and critical illness coverages available through pre-tax payroll deductions
- Generous paid time off policy, Zoo Membership and FREE admission to other Florida Attractions!
- The position will be open until filled. We will contact qualified candidates whom we have chosen to move forward in the interview process.
- Palm Beach Zoo is an equal opportunity and drug free employer and makes all employment decisions, including those related to recruitment, hiring, training and promotion without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Experience Required
- 1-3 years as an AZA registrar is preferred
Perks
- Great benefits, culture of conservation and collaboration
