Trainer/Presenter, Animal Behvaiour and Programmes - Bird Paradise

Mandai Wildlife Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mandai Wildlife Group seeks a dedicated trainer/presenter to care for animals, support engagement programs, and deliver guest presentations across Mandai Wildlife Reserve. The role includes shows, enrichment, and backstage support with a focus on conservation messaging.

Ideal candidates have animal care experience, strong communication skills, and are willing to work weekends and holidays. Team players who contribute creative show ideas are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in animal care, veterinary-related work, training or shows preferred.
• Good written and spoken communication skills.
• Effective and motivated team player with the ability to work with animals.
• Able to present to crowds and participate in guest shows.
• Willing to work on weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide proper husbandry, housing, care, feeding, training, enrichment, and presentation of animals.
• Identify and report health, welfare, or behavioural concerns.
• Complete daily recordkeeping for feeding, weights, behaviour, training, and enrichment.
• Report repairs and renovations as required.
• Maintain high-quality animal presentations and guest programmes to promote conservation.
• Participate in shows as presenter, handler, or backstage support.
• Conduct training sessions with assigned animals and contribute to new ideas for shows.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Public speaking

Creativity

Weekend availability

Animal handling experience

Education

N-Level or equivalent

Job description

Mandai Wildlife Group is the steward of Mandai Wildlife Reserve, a unique wildlife and nature destination in Singapore that is home to world-renown wildlife parks which connect visitors to the fascinating world of wildlife. The Group is driving an exciting rejuvenation plan at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, adjacent to Singapore's Central Catchment Nature Reserve, that will integrate five wildlife parks with distinctive nature-based experiences, green public spaces and an eco-friendly resort.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide proper and consistent husbandry, housing, care, feeding, training, enrichment, and presentation of the animals to achieve the highest level of positive welfare as per the Group's Animal Welfare Code.
• Identify and report any abnormalities, signs of possible health concerns and/or behavioural issues in animals.
• Complete daily recordkeeping forms for feeding, weights, behaviour, training, and enrichment as required.
• Report repairs and renovations as required.
• Maintain the highest quality of animal presentations and guest interactive programmes with the aim to promote conservation.
• Participate in shows as presenter, handler, and/or backstage support.
• Conduct training sessions with assigned animals and behaviours within completion timelines.
• Participate in discussions and contribute to the design and development of new animal behaviours, routines, and presentation ideas for the shows and programmes.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 'N' Level.
• Experience in animal care, veterinary medicine, training, or shows is preferred.
• Good written and spoken communication skills.
• Effective and motivated team player.
• Able to present in front of crowds and work with animals.
• Able to contribute to new concepts and ideas to improve presentations.
• Able to work on weekends and public holidays.

Shortlisted applicants will be allocated to the respective parks accordingly. Candidates with prior experience may be considered for a Senior Trainer/Presenter role.