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Animal Care Specialist II (Bird & Mammal)

ODYSEA AQUARIUM LLC
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Scottsdale, AZ, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The OdySea Aquarium is seeking an individual to join their animal team, working with various species including sea lions, otters, and penguins.
  • This position requires a minimum of one year of experience in a zoological setting and involves daily habitat maintenance, animal presentations, and guest interactions.
  • Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field, though equivalent experience may be accepted, and must possess excellent public speaking skills.
  • The role emphasizes animal welfare, training, and educational outreach, while also requiring physical capabilities such as lifting 50 pounds and swimming proficiency.
  • Salary details are not specified, but the position necessitates availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Description

 POSITION SUMMARY: 

As part of the OdySea Aquarium animal team, this position has the potential to work with a diverse collection of animals including (but not limited to) California sea lions, Asian small-clawed otters, African penguins, reptiles, and small exotic land animals. A central responsibility of this position will be to take initiative in daily operation of their assigned area (i.e. habitat cleaning, maintenance, food preparation, enrichment management, etc.), educational animal presentations and engaging interactions with guests. Individual will demonstrate application of operant conditioning techniques within the training department and throughout the aquarium to enhance animal welfare and visitor experience opportunities. Individual will be integral in educating and interacting with aquarium guests about species survival and conservation through presentations.? 




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