Jobs at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) Foundation

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will supervise keeper teams, ensure excellent animal welfare standards, support veterinary care, and maintain high-quality husbandry practices across assigned sections.
• Supervise daily feeding, cleaning, and enrichment routines.
• Monitor animal health, behaviour, and report abnormalities promptly.
• Lead and train junior keepers, ensuring adherence to safety and welfare standards.
• Assist veterinarians during treatments, checks, and animal movements.
• Maintain accurate records of feeding, health, breeding, and enrichment activities.
• Ensure enclosures meet OOPL safety, hygiene, and welfare requirements.
• Support visitors education and ensure compliance with park rules.
• Guiding visitors on tour Must be brave and diligent

Requirements

• HND / B.Sc. in Wildlife Management, Zoology, Animal Science, or related field.
• Experience in zookeeping or wildlife care (experience with diverse species is a strong advantage).
• Strong leadership, communication, and observation skills.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and respond to emergencies.
• Opportunity is based in Abeokuta (accommodation not provided).

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Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will :

• Feed animals and clean enclosures daily.
• Monitor animal health, behaviour, and report abnormalities.
• Maintain secure, hygienic, and enriched habitats.
• Assist vets and senior keepers during treatments and routine checks.
• Keep accurate daily records (feeding, health, behaviour).
• Guide visitors and ensure they follow park safety rules.

Requirements

• SSCE / OND / NCE in a related field
• Ready to learn and be dedicated
• Brave and capable of working safely around animals.
• Experience in animal care is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors.
• Good observation, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Must be a male
• Opportunity is based in Abeokuta (accommodation not provided).