Bird Care & Enrichment Specialist

Emirates Park Zoo; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A wildlife conservation facility in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced animal care professional focused on bird husbandry. The successful candidate will engage in training and enrichment, oversee aviary setups, and interact with the public by providing information on birds. Effective communication skills and at least one year of animal care experience in a controlled environment are required. Applicants must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and have the ability to lift heavy weights.

Qualifications

• One year of prior animal care experience at a controlled environment facility.
• Must be dependable and demonstrate flexibility regarding work schedules.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 kg repetitively.

Responsibilities

• Involve in bird husbandry including training and enrichment.
• Setting up aviaries for exhibiting to the public.
• Reporting to supervisor regarding bird health.
• Feeding, watering, and cleaning quarters of bird collection.
• Interacting with visitors and providing information about birds.

Skills

Animal care

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Enrichment techniques

Public interaction

Education

High school zoology or related field

Job description

A wildlife conservation facility in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced animal care professional focused on bird husbandry. The successful candidate will engage in training and enrichment, oversee aviary setups, and interact with the public by providing information on birds. Effective communication skills and at least one year of animal care experience in a controlled environment are required. Applicants must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and have the ability to lift heavy weights.