Senior Ungulate Curator - Population Management & Conservation

Miral Experiences; Al Ain; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Miral Experiences seeks a Senior Curator of Ungulates to lead strategic development, welfare, and conservation of its ungulate populations. The role drives population sustainability, demographic forecasting, and genetic considerations within open-range habitats and large mixed-species settings.

The Senior Curator collaborates with Veterinary Services, Animal Welfare, Conservation, and Education to align with institutional goals and accreditation processes.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in conservation planning and population management.
• Experience in managing large ungulate collections or safari populations.
• Experience with diverse ungulate species in large zoological settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, management, and development of all ungulate programs with emphasis on welfare, nutrition, Enrichment, veterinary collaboration, reproductive management and demographic forecasting.
• Develop and implement sustainable population management strategies.
• Lead Species Plans and Collection Plans aligned with conservation objectives.
• Collaborate with Veterinary Services, Animal Welfare, Conservation, Facilities, and Education teams.
• Mentor and develop supervisors, keepers, interns, and volunteers to maintain high professional standards.

Education

Master's Degree in Zoology, Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Range Management, Population Biology, or closely related discipline

Job description

Miral Experiences seeks a Senior Curator of Ungulates to lead strategic development, welfare, and conservation of its ungulate populations. The role drives population sustainability, demographic forecasting, and genetic considerations within open-range habitats and large mixed-species settings.

The Senior Curator collaborates with Veterinary Services, Animal Welfare, Conservation, and Education to align with institutional goals and accreditation processes.