Park General Manager
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Job ID 14928
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Career Level Manager
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Experience 8 Years +
Job Description
Position: General Manager
Facility: Mississippi Zoofari Park
1549 Rooks Road
Como, MS 38619
Date: September 2026
Job Description:
The Mississippi Zoofari Park is a drive-through safari park situated on 460 acres in Como, MS, which is just one hour south of Memphis TN. Previously operated as Safari Wild from 2020 -2025, we are implementing many new changes and upgrades and incorporating it into the Zoofaripark family of parks.
The Como area has the higher end suburbs of Memphis to the immediate north and has the world-class campus of Ole Miss just to the south. It is well positioned for a good quality of life with plenty of downtime activities available.
Mississippi Zoofari Park is the 5th member of Zoofari Parks (www.zoofariparks.com), with our other parks being in VA, AL, TX and FL. The park is opening for its inaugural season under our company in March of 2027 and now is finalizing the search for a General Manager.
The position entails overseeing construction projects for park opening, along with aiding the Animal Care department with oversight as the park welcomes in animals.
The General Manager must be aggressive in attention to detail and notice changes as they are needed. This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer. We are a non-smoking facility.
Requirements:
- Experience in a similar type of facility will get preference.
- A consistent history of professional growth, along with upper management experience in a zoological setting, whether public or private facility.
- A minimum of 10 years of total experience is preferred.
- A BS or higher degree in one of the animal sciences preferred, although extensive experience in zoos with an operations or business background may be acceptable.
- The ability to work long hours, weekends and holidays if needed, or as required to effectively delegate and lead the zoo team.
- Ability to hire effectively for management positions.
- Be fit enough to be an effective and active member of the facility.
- Understand, assist with preparations, and follow annual budgets.
- Uphold and enhance all standards of animal care.
- Working knowledge and familiarity with state and federal laws.
- Working knowledge and familiarity with standards set by ZAA, AZA, USF&WS, USDA.
- Work in conjunction with our other four facilities.
Salary and benefits: Excellent salary including paid sick, vacation time, health insurance options, 401k. Please send resumes to Human Resources: hr@zoofariparks.com
