Curator of Birds and
Reptiles
The Curator performs
all job assignments with a positive attitude that reflects Al Ain Zoo’s mission
and vision of connecting people to wildlife, conservation. The Coordinator is
responsible for and oversees all aspects of the safe care and handling of an
assigned animal collection; contributes to collection strategic planning. This
position will participate in preparation of the departmental annual work plans
and budget as well as policies relevant to the assigned area of work.
Key duties include:
• Evaluates,
adjusts and coordinates husbandry standards and techniques applied to an
assigned animal collection according to a zoo master plan.
• Plans,
oversees, directs implementation and coordination of animal husbandry programs,
reproduction, neonatal care, introductions, moves, restraints and shipments;
regularly inspects and observes assigned collection for overall health and
welfare.
• Ensures
dietary requirements of the assigned collection are met and fulfilled.
• Manages
and evaluates the performance of animal supervisory staff as assigned.
• Oversees
and participates in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of collection
records required for collection management.
• Assures
the meeting of legal requirements in collection management as well as domestic
and international shipping of animals; develops new techniques as required to
meet animal shipment regulations; may assist in the acquisition of permits.
• Assures
effective organizational communication and team building, provides specialized
training relative to collection husbandry.
• Executes,
and under direction may implement, animal sales, loans, trades and purchases
according to zoo collection master plan.
• Participates
in studbook updates and committees.
• Participates
in exhibit and facility planning, research and design.
• Assures
assigned animal collection operations comply with established protocols,
professional standards and government regulations.
• Ensure
proper training and capacity building for senior keepers and keepers is
on-going.
Contact:
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Muna Obaid Al Dhaheri
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Chief
Operations Division
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Operations
Department
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Phone
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+97137992601
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Mobile
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+971527622224
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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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