Junior Animal Keeper - Green Planet - Dubai Holding Entertainment
Dubai Holding
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Job summary
Dubai Holding Entertainment seeks a dedicated animal care professional to manage daily care, feeding, and animal delivery within a dynamic zoological facility in the UAE. The role emphasizes life-support operations, exhibit maintenance, and engaging guest experiences.
The candidate should have a university degree or 3+ years in a zoo/aquarium setting, strong teamwork, and the ability to communicate safety-focused information to visitors. A collaborative, customer-facing environment is offered.
Qualifications
- University degree or 3+ years of relevant experience in a zoological or aquarium facility.
- Experience in plant and animal care, feeding, medical treatment, nutrition and exhibit maintenance.
- Ability to work within curatorial and life-support operations while following established procedures.
- Strong teamwork, adaptability, initiative and drive to improve processes and practices.
- Effective communication with guests and colleagues while delivering high safety and education standards.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the daily care, feeding and delivery of plants and animals.
- Monitor life-support operations and support medical treatment needs.
- Maintain and improve animal exhibits through regular upkeep and exhibit changes.
- Manage accurate records relating to animal care and facility operations.
- Lead guest interactions and animal encounters with accurate information.
- Support special functions, themed events and guest flow.
- Deliver courteous and efficient guest service and address feedback.
- Identify and suggest practical improvements to animal exhibits and guest experience.
Skills
Education
Job description
Dubai Holding Entertainment offers an impressive range of destinations and attractions that enhance the appeal and competitiveness of Dubai as an international tourism and leisure hub, with the added value of the quality of the facilities and the high standards of training, supervision, and security.
Ain Dubai the tallest observation wheel in the world, is the jewel of the Bluewaters extraordinary and one-of-a-kind experience and is set to offer a majestic new experiential perspective from the eye in the sky across Dubai’s mesmerizing skyline.
Global Village is one of the longest established tourist attractions in Dubai having opened its doors in 1997. It offers world-class cultural and family entertainment, featuring 26 international pavilions and millions of visitors every season.
As the most recent attraction within Dubai Holding Entertainment, Dubai Parks and Resorts is the Middle East’s largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination comprising of three separate theme parks: MOTIONGATE Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai and LEGOLAND® Water Park.
Leading destinations and attractions by Dubai Holding Entertainment also include Coca-Cola Arena, the largest multipurpose indoor arena in the Middle East; Roxy Cinemas, a premiere theatre experience; and The Green Planet in City Walk, a destination that recreates a tropical forest and many more.
Dubai Holding Entertainment owns the largest radio network in the region. Arabian Radio Network (ARN) is the most dynamic multiplatform broadcaster in the UAE and is at the forefront of innovation. It provides advanced in-studio cameras, broadcasting on-air, online on smartphone apps and the Apple TV platform. ARN has ten radio stations, including Dubai Eye, Virgin Radio, Al Arabiya and Hit – reaching over 200 nationalities and 4 million listeners each week in seven languages.
Building on ARN’s commitment to embracing the future and being able to provide access to the best marketing platforms in the region, MPN by Dubai Holding Entertainment is a multimedia sales house, operating premium out-of-home assets, video production, event sponsorship and activations.
Dubai Holding Entertainment offers an impressive range of destinations and attractions that enhance the appeal and competitiveness of Dubai as an international tourism and leisure hub, with the added value of the quality of the facilities and the high standards of training, supervision, and security.
Ain Dubai the tallest observation wheel in the world, is the jewel of the Bluewaters extraordinary and one-of-a-kind experience and is set to offer a majestic new experiential perspective from the eye in the sky across Dubai’s mesmerizing skyline.
Global Village is one of the longest established tourist attractions in Dubai having opened its doors in 1997. It offers world-class cultural and family entertainment, featuring 26 international pavilions and millions of visitors every season.
As the most recent attraction within Dubai Holding Entertainment, Dubai Parks and Resorts is the Middle East’s largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination comprising of three separate theme parks: MOTIONGATE Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai and LEGOLAND® Water Park.
Leading destinations and attractions by Dubai Holding Entertainment also include Coca-Cola Arena, the largest multipurpose indoor arena in the Middle East; Roxy Cinemas, a premiere theatre experience; and The Green Planet in City Walk, a destination that recreates a tropical forest and many more.
Dubai Holding Entertainment owns the largest radio network in the region. Arabian Radio Network (ARN) is the most dynamic multiplatform broadcaster in the UAE and is at the forefront of innovation. It provides advanced in-studio cameras, broadcasting on-air, online on smartphone apps and the Apple TV platform. ARN has ten radio stations, including Dubai Eye, Virgin Radio, Al Arabiya and Hit – reaching over 200 nationalities and 4 million listeners each week in seven languages.
Building on ARN’s commitment to embracing the future and being able to provide access to the best marketing platforms in the region, MPN by Dubai Holding Entertainment is a multimedia sales house, operating premium out-of-home assets, video production, event sponsorship and activations.
- Coordinate the daily care, feeding and delivery of plants and animals, including the preparation of appropriate diets and nutrition.
- Monitor life-support operations and support the medical treatment and disease prevention requirements of plants and animals.
- Maintain and improve animal exhibits through regular upkeep, maintenance and exhibit changes.
- Manage accurate records relating to animal care, facility operations and departmental activities.
- Lead guest interactions and animal encounters while providing accurate information about animals, exhibits, shows and presentations.
- Support special functions, themed evenings and exclusive-use events by assisting with facility preparations and guest flow.
- Deliver courteous and efficient guest service by responding to feedback, requests and concerns in an ethical and timely manner.
- Identify and suggest practical improvements to animal exhibits and the overall guest experience.
- University degree or a minimum of three years of relevant experience in a zoological or aquarium facility.
- Minimum of three years of relevant experience.
- Experience in plant and animal care, feeding, medical treatment, nutrition and exhibit maintenance.
- Ability to work within curatorial and life-support operations while following established operational standards and procedures.
- Strong teamwork, adaptability, initiative and drive to improve processes and practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively with guests and colleagues while delivering high standards of safety, courtesy, education and efficiency.
- Experience preparing curatorial reports and maintaining accurate animal-care records.
- Exposure to guest-facing animal encounters, special events or public-relations activities within a zoological or aquarium environment.
In the world of entertainment, Dubai Holding Entertainment is dedicated to nurturing the talents and well-being of our team members. Join our dynamic and diverse workforce to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, exciting career development opportunities, and a collaborative and creative work environment. We strongly believe in empowering our workforce, as they play a pivotal role in shaping unforgettable entertainment experiences for tomorrow.
We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most innovative candidates who aspire to make a significant impact on the future of the entertainment industry in Dubai. At Dubai Holding Entertainment, we embrace equal opportunity and promote a discrimination-free environment where everyone's unique talents and contributions are celebrated. Join us in crafting a thrilling and extraordinary tomorrow in entertainment!
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