Wildlife Keeper

• Ensuring all work environments are safe and any safety concerns are reported immediately.
• Maintain open and professional communication with departments that interface with the Aquarium Department.
• Ensure a quality experience and accurate information given during presentations and guest encounters by active participation and feedback to the team.
• Function as a team player, showing trust and mutual respect for all members on the team.
• Uphold the highest standards of courtesy and conduct.
• Respond to all animal and operational emergencies as required.
• Responsible for all tasks in the assigned exhibit. Including keeping up with maintenance and husbandry schedules.
• Ensure all exhibit and husbandry standards are met every day.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of animal care including diets, water preferences, scientific nomenclature, range, habits, and compatibilities. Apply this knowledge to the exhibits and animal collection.
• Assist in training keepers in all areas of animal care and operations.
• Perform mentoring responsibilities as assigned for new keepers and teach them assigned tasks.
• Assist management with administrative tasks such as scheduling, ordering supplies and payroll.
• Participate in exhibit projects such as renovation, repairs or modifications.
• Participate in on site animal procedures and moves.
• Demonstrate proper small animal restraint and handling techniques.
• Administer prescribed medical treatments as directed by the veterinarian and curator/manager.
• Apply animal training techniques to improve the health and welfare of the animal collection, and to meet program needs.
• Perform roles in animal interactions including Bird interactions, Penguin Encounter and other encounters as assigned, ensuring an excellent guest experience and safety.
• Provide accurate and informative interpretations of animal exhibits to guests by performing formal and informal discussions and/or tours.
• Provide and develop species specific enrichment items.
• Represent Miami Seaquarium at industry conferences by presenting work that contributes to the aquarium and zoological industry.

• 18 years old and college degree in Marine/Life Science or related field, or commensurate experience.
• 2+ years experience working as an Animal Keeper at an accredited animal aquarium or zoo (HC or AZA)..
• Basic knowledge of general Avian, Manatee and/or Sea Turtle biology, nutrition, natural history and behavior
• Proven experience with habitat maintenance, animal food preparation & nutrition requirements, general husbandry practices and animal restraint/capture techniques.
• Proven experience with performing animal interactions with guests.
• Demonstrated excellent animal observation and record keeping skills.
• Demonstrated professional presentation skills.
• Pass all required department tests
• SCUBA certification from an internationally recognized certifying agency. (preferred)
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to recognize and correct normal operational challenges or seek prompt assistance from senior personnel.
• Possess the characteristics of an Animal Care professional demonstrating competence, professionalism, teamwork, mutual respect and commitment to the mission of Miami Seaquarium.
• Availability to work full time, 40hrs per week, this may include working weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to move/ lift up to 50lbs on a daily basis.

How to Apply