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The Global Wildlife Center is one of the largest totally free-roaming wildlife preserve of its kind in the country! We are located in Folsom, Louisiana and home to over 1,000 exotic, endangered, and threatened animals from all over the world.

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12

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We are hiring for a Tour Guiding position at Global Wildlife Center, one of the largest free roaming animal preserves in the nation! Candidates must be able to excel in maintaining a positive/upbeat attitude, customer service, retaining a high volume of educational material, public speaking, and must have a strong interest in passing along our mission of conservation. Must be able to work a minimum of 4 days per week including weekends.

This is a physically demanding job and requires working in all elements throughout the year. Exceptional customer service skills are a must!

Responsibilities:
Maintain upbeat, positive, and friendly attitude. Must love working with people!
Greet visitors and relay information in a professional manner.
Give educational guided tours of the facility for up to 120 visitors at a time.
Operate Safari Tour vehicles after undergoing thorough training protocols.
Perform physical work such as picking up heavy feed bags and buckets, using a blower, washing windows at Visitor's Center, etc.
Communicate with other staff regularly and work as a team in a fast-paced environment.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety practices at all times.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, included but not limited to dusting, sweeping, doing laundry, restocking/cleaning public restrooms, etc.
Resolve customer inquiries and complaints.
Complete all other duties as requested.

Qualifications:
One year experience in customer service, sales, or other related fields. Must have exceptional customer service skills. This is first and foremost a customer service position.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Willingness and interest to learn and self-educate about our animal species and the importance of conservation.
Physical ability to stand for long periods of time and perform physical work as described above.
Must be able to commit to working a minimum of 4 days per week.
Must be willing to undergo background check and drug screen prior to employment if selected for the position.
Must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:
Public Speaking Experience (Tour Guiding or Animal Presentations highly regarded)

Please feel free to email a resume to afauntleroy@globalwildlife.com or stop by and fill out an application in person. For more information please call (985)796-3585. ... See MoreSee Less

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Global Wildlife Center

26389 Hwy 40
Folsom, LA 70437

985-796-3585

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The Global Wildlife Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, strives to ensure the conservation of threatened and endangered species through the education of future generations. Our work cannot continue without the generous financial support of our members.

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Check In Times

To adhere to Louisiana's reopening guidelines, wagon tour capacity has been temporally reduced. Seating is very limited and a reservation is required to tour. In order to reserve your seats, you have to pay for your tickets over the phone. Please call (985)796-3585 for more information or to book your reservation.

Only one week is advertised at a time. Tour times are updated every Friday.

  • *LIMITED SEATING - RESERVATION ONLY*
  • Mon, Aug. 3rd: 9,11,1,2:30
  • Tue, Aug. 4th: 9,11,1,2:30
  • Wed, Aug. 5th: 9,11,1,2:30
  • Thu, Aug. 6th: 9,11,1,2:30
  • Fri, Aug. 7th: 9,11,1,2:30
  • Sat, Aug. 8th: 9,10,11,12,1,2
  • Sun, Aug. 9th: 9,10,11,12,1,2

Hours of Operation

Open year round, 7 days a week. Please call (985) 796-3585 for safari check–in times and availability. Wagon Tour times are updated every Friday. Wagon tour tickets and Private Pinz Tours are available by appointment.

Types of Payment

Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Express

SPECIAL NOTICES

In accordance with state guidelines regarding capacity restrictions due to Covid-19, we have very limited availability for wagon tours. All guest 8 years and older are required to wear face coverings while at our facility. Reservations must be made and paid for in advance. To book a tour please call 985-796-3585.
Expect to be on the grounds for at least two hours total from your tour check-in time to return time. Global Wildlife Center offers an American Sign Language Interpreter with a 7 day prior reservation. Please call (985)624-WILD to reserve your tour with an interpreter.

The Global Wildlife Center IS THE largest totally free-roaming wildlife preserve of its kind in the country located in Folsom, Louisiana. GWC is home to over 1,000 exotic, endangered, and threatened animals from all over the world.

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Address

26389 Hwy 40
Folsom, LA 70437

Phone

985-624-WILD

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Global Wildlife is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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