Lead Carnivore Curator | Animal Welfare & Conservation

Miral Experiences; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Miral Experiences is seeking a Senior Curator of Carnivores to lead all carnivore programs, ensuring animal welfare, safety, and compliance with international standards. You will shape husbandry, enrichment, breeding, and staffing strategies while collaborating with veterinary, conservation, and education teams to advance conservation and visitor experiences.

You will drive excellence in carnivore handling, risk management, and program development to support a safe, engaging, and educational

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Zoology, Wildlife Management, Animal Science, Conservation Biology, Veterinary Science, Animal Behaviour, or a closely related discipline.
• Managing large carnivores and other dangerous species within a modern zoological facility.
• Experience managing breeding programs, behavioral management programs, emergency procedures, safety systems, exhibit operations, and multidisciplinary teams
• Previous experience within AZA, EAZA, WAZA, SEAZA, BIAZA, ZAA, or similarly accredited zoological institutions

Responsibilities

• The Senior Curator of Carnivores leads the planning, management, and long-term development of all carnivore programs across the institution. This includes maintaining exemplary standards of husbandry, welfare, enrichment, training, nutrition, veterinary collaboration, enclosure management, and social group management.
• The role is responsible for the strategic management of the carnivore collection, including recommendations relating to acquisitions, transfers, breeding programs, collection planning, population sustainability, and participation in regional and international species management initiatives.
• A central responsibility of this position is the development of a highly competent carnivore team. The Senior Curator provides leadership, coaching, and professional development for supervisors, senior keepers, keepers, trainers, interns, and volunteers.
• The position works closely with Veterinary Services, Animal Welfare, Nutrition, Facilities, Horticulture, Conservation, Education, Life Support Systems, and Guest Experience teams to ensure integrated management of the carnivore collection.

Job description

Miral Experiences is seeking a Senior Curator of Carnivores to lead all carnivore programs, ensuring animal welfare, safety, and compliance with international standards. You will shape husbandry, enrichment, breeding, and staffing strategies while collaborating with veterinary, conservation, and education teams to advance conservation and visitor experiences.

You will drive excellence in carnivore handling, risk management, and program development to support a safe, engaging, and educational