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Animal Care Curator
African Safari
Location
Palm Desert, California, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
3-10 years
Compensation
$80K - $80K per year
Posted
1d ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Animal Care Curator will lead and manage a team of animal care professionals overseeing African species in habitats like the Rhino Savanna. This role involves implementing behavioral training, enrichment programs, and engaging guests while ensuring animal health, safety, and conservation efforts.
About the Role:
As the Animal Care Curator, you will lead and manage a dedicated team of animal care professionals who oversee a diverse range of African species. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that animals thrive in their habitats, implementing cutting-edge behavioral training and enrichment programs, and engaging guests with meaningful and inspiring experiences.
This leadership role requires a skilled communicator, an enthusiastic mentor, and a forward-thinking individual who thrives in a collaborative environment. You’ll support The Living Desert’s mission of desert conservation through preservation, education, and appreciation.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the care and management of African species, including Black Rhinos, hoofstock, birds, and small carnivores within the African Safari and Rhino Savanna habitats.
Lead a team of animal care keepers, volunteers, and interns, inspiring them to provide exceptional animal care and guest experiences.
Facilitate animal training programs and ensure positive behaviors are reinforced through operant conditioning.
Create enriching experiences for each species, enhancing their natural behaviors in ways that engage guests and support conservation messaging.
Collaborate with the Director of Animal Care and Health to establish goals for animal health, wellbeing, and breeding recommendations.
Ensure the safety and security of staff, animals, and guests through strict adherence to safety protocols.
Contribute to The Living Desert’s educational programs, presenting animal-related talks and behind-the-scenes tours to guests.
Monitor and evaluate daily operations, helping to manage staff schedules and ensuring high standards of cleanliness, care, and safety.
Why Work with Us?
Meaningful Work: Contribute directly to The Living Desert’s mission to inspire, educate, and conserve.
Leadership Opportunity: As a key member of our leadership team, you’ll have the chance to mentor and shape the next generation of animal care professionals.
Impactful Community Engagement: Help connect guests with wildlife through unique, engaging animal encounters and educational presentations.
A Thriving Environment: Work in one of the most innovative zoos in the world, where desert conservation comes to life every day.
Requirements
Who We're Looking For:
A strong leader with proven experience in animal care and supervisory roles, ideally with at least three years in a supervisory capacity in exotic animal care.
A deep understanding of animal behavior and operant conditioning, with the ability to develop and implement training programs.
A strong communicator, comfortable engaging with diverse audiences, from staff members to guests.
Someone who embraces innovation, collaboration, and has a passion for zoo management, animal conservation, and public education.
Familiarity with AZA accreditation standards and a commitment to maintaining the highest quality care for our animal residents.
A Bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Animal Science, or a related field is preferred, but experience can substitute education requirements.
Updated 1d ago
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3-10 years
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$80K - $80K per year
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Team size
Growing team
Location
Palm Desert, California, United States
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is looking for an Animal Care Curator to oversee incredible African Safari habitats, including the majestic Rhino Savanna. The Living Desert’s mission is desert conservation through preservation, education, and appreciation.
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Animal Care Curator
Palm Desert, California, United States • Full Time