Zoological Associate: Animal Care & Guest Engagement

Miral Experiences; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Miral Experiences in the United Arab Emirates invites compassionate animal care professionals to join the SeaWorld Yas Island and related venues. The role focuses on daily husbandry, enrichment, and guest-facing presentations in zoological settings.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant animal experience, strong English communication, and a willingness to work varying shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of relatable animal experience in a professional setting.
• Good communication skills in English, verbal and written.
• Swimming and diving skills are advantageous.
• Basic math and computer literacy required.
• Familiarity with animal records systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal husbandry tasks including vitamins and medication as directed.
• Provide proper nutrition and constant care for animals.
• Maintain safe, sanitary living conditions for habitats.
• Assist with behavior training under supervision.
• Ensure guest and animal safety through monitoring and intervention.
• Deliver guest interactions and educational programs in the assigned area.
• Maintain animal records and routine equipment checks daily.
• Participate in trainings and ongoing professional development.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Swimming & diving

Mathematics basics

MS Office

Animal records system

Habitat/Aquarium knowledge

Aviculture fundamentals

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor-level studies in Psychology/Zoology/Biology

Tools

MS Office

Animal recording system

Job description

Miral Experiences in the United Arab Emirates invites compassionate animal care professionals to join the SeaWorld Yas Island and related venues. The role focuses on daily husbandry, enrichment, and guest-facing presentations in zoological settings.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant animal experience, strong English communication, and a willingness to work varying shifts, including nights and weekends.