Senior Marine Mammal Care & Behavior Specialist

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, CA seeks an experienced Marine Mammal Care Specialist to join our animal care team. You will assist in daily care, training, feeding, enrichment, and health monitoring for marine mammals under veterinary guidance.

The role requires SCUBA certification, physical fitness, and the ability to work weekends and holidays. You will train and supervise interns, participate in presentations, and ensure safe operations in a busy, public-facing aquarium environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related animal science or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• SCUBA certification required.
• Strong swimming ability and physical stamina.
• Experience with marine mammals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in a positive, professional manner.
• Provide excellent guest service by responding to requests and needs.
• Collect breakout and prepare daily rations for animals.
• Clean and sanitize animal habitats, kitchens, storage areas, and offices.
• Administer veterinary prescribed medications and supplements as directed.
• Train behaviors and conduct animal presentations and tours.
• Coordinate with care teams to modify and implement new presentations.
• Assist in training apprentices and trainers in area development.
• Assist in collecting diagnostic samples as directed by veterinary team.
• Performs other duties as requested; assist in emergencies and upkeep.
• Hours: 40 hours per week.

Skills

MS Office

Marine mammal husbandry

Operant conditioning

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related animal science

Job description

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, CA seeks an experienced Marine Mammal Care Specialist to join our animal care team. You will assist in daily care, training, feeding, enrichment, and health monitoring for marine mammals under veterinary guidance.

The role requires SCUBA certification, physical fitness, and the ability to work weekends and holidays. You will train and supervise interns, participate in presentations, and ensure safe operations in a busy, public-facing aquarium environment.