Animal Curator

Emirates Park Zoo; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned zoological park in Abu Dhabi seeks a dedicated individual to coordinate daily animal management and supervise staff. The role involves ensuring animal welfare, implementing health and safety protocols, and supporting the operational goals of the zoo. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership, interpersonal skills, and proficiency in computer use. This position is vital for maintaining high standards of animal care and public engagement through educational interactions. Join us to contribute to our mission of animal conservation and public education.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills essential for coordinating staff.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork to support zoo operations.
• Proficient in computer skills for reporting and presentations.
• Good presentation and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily animal management and supervise zoo staff.
• Ensure animal care and implement safety protocols.
• Maintain health and safety standards in the workplace.
• Contribute to animal care, husbandry routines, and veterinary support.
• Oversee nutrition planning, food prep, distribution, and feedback with veterinary.
• Maintain safety, update risk assessments, and enforce bio-security policies.
• Prepare reports, attend meetings, and support staff training.

Skills

Bio-safety procedures

Health and safety

Good leadership and management skills

Excellent computer skills

Presentation skills

Reporting skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Job description

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 05/01/2025

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise daily animal management and zoo staff.
• Coordinate and oversee animals’ management of EPZ.
• Support the function of animal collection supervisor by undertaking additional duties as required.
• Directly contribute to all aspects of animal care, including husbandry routines and environmental enrichment, and supporting veterinary intervention as required.
• Oversee nutrition requirement for animals’ collections throughout overseeing food preparation, distribution and collecting feedback from supervisors and working closely with veterinary department.
• Support the goals of EPZ departments’ collection plan, strategic and Master Plan of EPZ.
• Maintain the highest level of health and safety in the work area through implementation of safety protocols and procedures to ensure safety of visitors, staff and animal.
• Contribute, maintain & update risk assessments for each section.
• Implement & monitor designated bio‑security, health and safety policy closely with veterinary Department.
• Undertake and maintain records of animal & enclosure security checks.
• Manage staff works schedule with supervisors.
• Follow up enclosure maintenance request.
• Participate in Zoo Keepers appraisals.
• Advise & supervise animal collection supervisors and zoo keepers, volunteers, trainee, internship to provide support, guidance and skills development.
• Maintain understanding of Ethical, Population Management, and Animal Welfare policies.
• Maintain understanding of emergency procedures - practice and enact as required Communications.
• Share relevant information & disseminate organizational news & updates to the team.
• Improve knowledge of animal biology and management, including observations & record keeping, supporting and participating in zoological research if needed.
• Tasks may include heavy manual and skilled work such as moving and manipulating heavy food items, hoses, bales of hay, equipment and crated animals.
• Support and participate in media and marketing initiatives to encourage public understanding of animals and promote EPZ mission as per requested.
• Prepare for & attend regular section or departmental meetings / undertake agreed actions Animal management approved by zoo manager.
• Participate in pest control plan and execution.
• Assist zoo manager as required.
• Generates work requests and coordinates completion.
• Oversees/coordinate animal introductions, moves, restraints, and shipments.
• Regularly inspects and observes assigned collection for overall welfare.
• Trains and coaches staff regarding media contact, conflict resolution, and appropriate guest and customer relations.
• Visitor’s interactions including scheduled on‑ground talks to our guests, answers visitors' questions concerning animals' habits.
• Participate in required lectures, seminars, and workshops as part of the job.
• Provide on‑job training for keepers.
• Prepare reports as required by line manager.
• Inspect animals to detect illnesses and injuries and notifies vet department of findings.
• Handling, Captures and restrains animal.
• Participates in establishing animal collection plan, studbooks, identification, surplus list and record keeping to ensures accurate and complete records of animal activities.
• Actively foster constructive attitudes and a team orientation among staff.
• May assist vets in treatment of animals for illnesses and injuries.
• Any other relevant duties assigned by zoo manager.

Requirements

Skills

• Bio-safety procedures
• Health and safety
• Good leadership and management skills
• Excellent computer skill
• Presentation skills
• Reporting skills
• Interpersonal communication and team work