This position provides leadership, direction and oversight for the Zoo's Oceans animal collection, including sharks, rays, marine and tropical fish, and marine invertebrates such as sea stars, sea urchins, corals, and sea anemones.
- Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision, and direction to assigned animal care staff, including training, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
- Maintain direct accountability for the health, welfare, husbandry, and care of the Oceans animal collection.
- Oversee animal diets, enrichment, training, medical care coordination, and ongoing animal health and welfare assessments.
- Monitor aquatic environments and oversee water quality testing, documentation, and evaluation to ensure appropriate conditions are maintained.
- Work collaboratively with Veterinary Services, Life Support, Facilities, and other departments to support animal care and exhibit operations.
- Bachelor's degree in Biology
- Zoology
- Marine Biology
- Aquatic Biology
- Animal Science
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