Senior Curator of Reptiles & Amphibians

Miral Experiences; Al Ain; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Miral Experiences, creator of immersive attractions in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Zoo, seeks a senior conservation zoologist to lead herpetofauna programs and long-term collection planning. You will drive conservation priorities, manage threatened reptile and amphibian species, and collaborate with Veterinary Services, Conservation, and exhibit design teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Zoology or related field with proven experience in conservation breeding, species recovery, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Zoology, Herpetology, Wildlife Management or related field.
• Experience managing significant reptile and amphibian collections.
• Experience with conservation breeding and species recovery programs.
• Experience with diverse reptiles and amphibians, including threatened species.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, management and long-term development of herpetological programs.
• Manage rare, threatened and biologically sensitive reptile and amphibian species.
• Develop collection plans, breeding strategies and conservation priorities.
• Drive One Plan Conservation approaches for threatened regional taxa.
• Work with Veterinary Services, Animal Welfare, Nutrition and Conservation teams.
• Provide technical input on exhibit design, quarantine and breeding facilities.

Skills

Experience managing reptile and amphib

Conservation breeding

Species recovery programs

Threatened species experience

Education

Master's degree in Zoology/Herpetology/Wildlife Management

Doctoral degree or advanced qualification in herpetology or conservation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, management and long-term development of herpetological programs
• Manage rare, threatened and biologically sensitive reptile and amphibian species
• Develop collection plans, breeding strategies and conservation priorities
• Drive One Plan Conservation approaches for threatened regional taxa
• Work with Veterinary Services, Animal Welfare, Nutrition and Conservation teams
• Provide technical input on exhibit design, quarantine and breeding facilities

Requirements

• Master's degree in Zoology, Herpetology, Wildlife Management or related field
• Experience managing significant reptile and amphibian collections
• Experience with conservation breeding and species recovery programs
• Experience with diverse reptiles and amphibians, including threatened species

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or advanced qualification in herpetology or conservation
• Experience with AZA, EAZA, WAZA or similarly accredited institutions

About the Company

Miral Experiences manages and operates award-winning immersive attractions across Abu Dhabi, including Al Ain Zoo.