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Duties & Responsibilities
- Involve in bird husbandry (including training and enrichment).
- Setting up aviaries for exhibiting to the public considering both the birds' and the public's needs.
- Reporting to supervisor.
- Excellent animal care.
- Feeds, waters, and cleans quarters of birds' collection.
- Adds vitamins or medication to food as prescribed by Vets under supervision.
- Fills water containers and places food in cages or aviaries as specified.
- Cleans birds' quarters using rake, water hose, and disinfectant.
- Observes birds to detect illnesses and injuries and notifies supervisor or vet health care department of findings. Monitoring birds' health, breeding conditions, and behavior.
- Involve transportation from one enclosure to another for purposes such as breeding, rearrangement of exhibits, or shipping if needed.
- Sets temperature and humidity controls of quarters as specified.
- Hand raising if needed.
- Handling, capturing, and restraining animals.
- Hygiene management to prevent disease.
- Ability to build relationships with animals.
- Visitor interactions including scheduled on-ground talks to our guests and answering visitors' questions concerning bird habits or zoo operations.
- Completes daily worksheets listing the amount of food eaten, etc.
- Maintain the highest level of safety in the work area through implementation of safety protocols and procedures to ensure safety for the animals and visitors.
- Participate in and support collaborative efforts pertaining to the care of the collection including training, enrichment, research, and education.
- Actively foster constructive attitudes and a team orientation among staff.
- Contributes to conservation activities as assigned.
- Support the goals of EPZ departments, collection plan, strategic, and Master Plans.
- Oversee activities of interns and volunteers.
- Participate in workshops and training sessions if needed to improve job knowledge and professional development.
- May assist vets in treatment of animals for illnesses and injuries.
- May assist animal trainer or instructor in the presentation of programs, shows, or lectures.
- A large percentage of duties are performed outdoors in various weather conditions ranging from rain, wind, cool to cold weather, and extreme heat and humidity.
Requirements
- High school zoology or related field is preferred.
- One year of prior animal care experience (paid) at a controlled environment facility.
- Good communication skills, an enthusiasm for interacting with the public, and a willingness to give regular talks to visitors, special groups, etc.
- Familiar with operant conditioning and enrichment techniques.
- Must be able to function as a team member and support the zoo's mission.
- Must be dependable and demonstrate flexibility regarding work schedules.
- Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
- Must be able to perform strenuous work and lift at least 25 kg repetitively (bending, lifting, etc.).
- English is a must; Arabic is preferred.
- Must be willing to work with different cultures and nationalities.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
