Senior Animal Keeper & Care Supervisor

Miral Experiences; Al Ain; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Miral Experiences operates award-winning immersive attractions in Abu Dhabi and runs Al Ain Zoo, seeking an experienced Animal Keeper to oversee daily care and enrichment of animal collections. You will monitor welfare indicators, report medical concerns promptly, and ensure strict adherence to SOPs and safety protocols in a high-standard zoological setting.

The role requires leadership to guide keepers, maintain accurate records, and implement emergency procedures, with a focus on animal

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a modern zoological institution, aquarium or similar facility.
• Experience handling potentially dangerous animal species under strict safety protocols.
• Experience implementing SOPs, risk assessments and emergency procedures.
• Experience supervising, mentoring and training junior animal care staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee daily husbandry, care, feeding, cleaning and enrichment of assigned animal collections
• Monitor animal behavior, welfare indicators and medical concerns and report promptly
• Ensure strict compliance with SOPs, risk assessments, permit-to-work and emergency procedures
• Conduct daily safety checks of holding facilities, gates, locks and barriers
• Provide daily guidance, supervision and mentorship to Animal Keepers
• Maintain accurate animal records, daily reports and operational documentation

Job description

Miral Experiences operates award-winning immersive attractions in Abu Dhabi and runs Al Ain Zoo, seeking an experienced Animal Keeper to oversee daily care and enrichment of animal collections. You will monitor welfare indicators, report medical concerns promptly, and ensure strict adherence to SOPs and safety protocols in a high-standard zoological setting.

The role requires leadership to guide keepers, maintain accurate records, and implement emergency procedures, with a focus on animal