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General Curator
Animal Care
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
7-10 years
Compensation
$72K - $72K per year
Posted
2h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
This role involves leading daily animal care operations, ensuring exceptional animal welfare, and developing a collaborative team. The General Curator oversees husbandry, enrichment, behavioral management, and animal health coordination, while also supervising and developing animal care staff.
General Curator Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo seeks an experienced animal care leader to oversee daily animal care operations, promote exceptional animal welfare, and develop a collaborative team of Senior Keepers and Keepers. Reporting to the Director of Animal Care & Facilities, this role manages husbandry, enrichment, behavioral management, animal health coordination, and collection support.
What You’ll Do
Animal Care and Welfare: Oversee daily care, habitat cleanliness, enrichment, and training, ensuring alignment with AZA standards and USDA requirements. Address animal health, behavior, nutrition, and welfare concerns.
Staff Supervision and Development: Supervise Senior Keepers, Keepers, and support staff. Coordinate daily assignments, coach area leads, identify training needs, and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth.
Animal Health and Collection Management: Partner with veterinary staff to coordinate preventive care, treatments, and medical procedures. Support collection planning, animal transfers, SSP activities, and accurate record-keeping.
Safe, Consistent Operations: Reinforce safe animal handling, containment procedures, and emergency protocols. Monitor habitats and equipment, coordinate maintenance repairs, and support AZA accreditation preparations.
What You’ll Bring Required Qualifications
7+ years of progressive professional animal care experience in a zoo, aquarium, or wildlife setting (7–10 years preferred).
3+ years of supervisory experience overseeing animal care staff (3–5 years preferred).
Demonstrated expertise in husbandry, enrichment, behavioral management, welfare assessment, and regulatory compliance (AZA and USDA).
Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate across teams and obtain required job-related certifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Biology, Animal Science, Wildlife Management, Conservation, or related field (extensive experience considered in lieu of a degree).
Advanced degree or training in animal welfare, conservation, zoo management, or leadership.
Experience in an AZA-accredited institution supervising senior staff and supporting SSPs, TAGs, or collection planning.
Participation in professional committees or AZA programs.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Works across zoo grounds and animal areas with exposure to changing weather, uneven terrain, noise, dust, hay, and cleaning agents.
Requires physical activities including lifting, carrying, bending, climbing, kneeling, and wearing protective equipment.
Availability to respond to animal care, staffing, safety, or emergency issues outside regular business hours when necessary. Valid driver’s license may be required.
Updated 2h ago
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Experience
7-10 years
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Full Time
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Permanent
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$72K - $72K per year
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Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
Team size
Growing team
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is seeking an experienced animal care leader to serve as General Curator. This position leads daily animal care operations, supports exceptional animal welfare, and develops a collaborative, accountable team of Senior Keepers and Keepers.
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General Curator
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States • Full Time