Senior Curator — Animal Care & Welfare

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, CT seeks an experienced General Curator to lead daily animal care operations, support exceptional welfare, and develop a collaborative team of senior keepers and keepers.

Reporting to the Director of Animal Care & Facilities, the General Curator oversees husbandry, enrichment, health coordination, and collection support while upholding AZA standards and USDA requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in husbandry, enrichment, behavioral management, welfare assessment, staff training, animal records, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of AZA standards, USDA requirements, and animal care safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily animal care and welfare.
• Develop enrichment plans and welfare assessment programs.
• Supervise Senior Keepers and Keepers and staff as assigned.
• Coordinate health care with veterinary staff and ensure proper documentation.
• Ensure compliance with AZA standards and USDA requirements and safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Animal welfare

AZA standards

USDA requirements

Communication

Documentation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Zoology

Advanced degree in animal welfare or zoo management

Job description

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, CT seeks an experienced General Curator to lead daily animal care operations, support exceptional welfare, and develop a collaborative team of senior keepers and keepers.

Reporting to the Director of Animal Care & Facilities, the General Curator oversees husbandry, enrichment, health coordination, and collection support while upholding AZA standards and USDA requirements.