Senior Animal Keepers

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

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

Requirements

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in institutions accredited by AZA, EAZA, WAZA or similar bodies
• Experience with protected contact systems and positive reinforcement training
• Experience with animal welfare assessment programs and incident investigations
• Modern zoo record keeping systems (ZIMS preferred)

About the Company

Miral Experiences manages and operates award-winning immersive attractions across Abu Dhabi, including Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld and Warner Bros. World, and runs Al Ain Zoo.