UHRS Hiring for Zoo/Animal Curator at Dubai Full Time

Job Description

One of the leading Safari Park in the UAE is currently looking for Zoo Curator with previous experience of working in a Zoo.

Role Summary:

Managing the park’s animal collection and overseeing all aspects of animal care

at the park

Main Duties:

– Making decisions involving animal husbandry, diets, capture and

restraint procedures, enrichment activities, animal transportation, and

research projects.

• Establishing protocols for animal husbandry, breeding programs and

population management in the park.

• Responsible for selection and acquisition of new animals for the

collection as well as to formulate the Institutional Collection Plan.

• Liaise with other institutions and zoos worldwide in regards to animal

exchanges, regional breeding plans and cooperation of research and

partnership.

• Responsible for maintaining the database of animal record keeping

(daily reports, ZIMS and internal stock list, animal diets, food orders,

safety inspections, daily animal rounds and daily reports to the

Technical Director and Head of Zoology).

• Supervise in Exhibit and Holding design for the animals in the park to

ensure the integrity and suitability of the animal areas.

• Involved directly in preparing and administrating applicable annual

budgets for the department.

• Along with the operations and safety department, initiate the

emergency response team and is involved directly in tackling any animal

emergencies within the park.

• Ensuring the facility meets all state and federal regulatory requirements

as well as the standards of zoological associations worldwide.

• Directly involved in conservation research programs for Dubai Safari

Park.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Zoology, Zoo Management or equivalent

Experience At least eight (8) years of zoo animal care experience, including five (5) years

supervisory experience.

Skills Proficiency:

​Proficiency in the use of computer operating systems; written and oral

communication; research and the Zoological Information Management System

(ZIMS) software.