Head Keeper for Terrestrial Mammals - Loro Parque Posted: 25 July 2024 | Full-Time
Overview Loro Parque is home to more than 100 terrestrial mammals in an area of 13.5 hectares, in addition to a wide range of animal species, including the largest parrot collection in the world.
The species spectrum of our terrestrial mammal department ranges from a bachelor group of western lowland gorillas to chimpanzees, marmosets, lemurs, jaguars, Royal Bengal tigers, lions, pygmy hippos, anteaters, meerkats, bats, capybaras, some terrestrial reptiles and much more.
We are looking for a dedicated biologist/animal keeper with many years of practice in zoo animal care to head the terrestrial mammal department at Loro Parque. You can expect an attractive salary as well as a pleasant working environment and a modern zoological garden (2017 & 2018 rated #1 in the world by TripAdvisor users) in the green north of the island of Tenerife.
Responsibilities Design, guide, and supervise all tasks necessary to meet the demanding husbandry requirements of our livestock.
Prepare species-specific occupation plans for behaviour enrichment and monitor their application.
Responsible for the department's safety protocols and their proper application.
Plan, remodel, and redesign the animal enclosures.
Ensure and monitor professional animal husbandry (including breeding) and hygiene.
Prepare and control feeding plans.
Guide and supervise all operational activities in animal care.
Manage, organise, and supervise all animal transports.
In addition to carrying out all the tasks involved in the management of the zoo, the job also includes managing the entire team, currently consisting of 14 zookeepers, including the preparation/supervision of duty and holiday schedules.
Qualifications Many years of work as a zoo animal keeper in a modern zoo, preferably with several years of experience as a district manager in zoo animal care, or a degree in biology (or veterinary medicine) with many years of practical experience in zootechnics and animal care.
Leadership skills and assertiveness.
Experience and skill in planning and implementing ideas in animal activities.
High level of resilience, reliability, and ability to work in a team as a role model.
Independence, willingness to work, and time flexibility.
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