Zoo Director

Posted: 26 November 2024 | Tenerife, Spain Overview Loro Parque is looking to hire a new Zoo Director. Qualifications Degree in zoology, biology, animal science, veterinary, or other fields closely related to the animal world. It is valuable to have taken courses, workshops, or seminars related to zoos, as well as having published scientific journals or papers at congresses in the sector. A broad professional experience is required. You must know and be up to date with the updates that are issued from the EAZA (European Association of Zoos and Aquariums) in order to achieve the objectives of education, research, conservation, and animal welfare. Overall Zoo Management. Teamwork and Leadership skills. Planning, supervision, and the necessary control capacity. Sense of involvement and commitment. Responsibilities Responsible for supervising, controlling, and organizing all animal departments, including clinic and laboratory. Ensure the proper functioning of the teams in all animal departments. Develop and implement plans for animal and environmental enrichment. Control and supervision of the cleaning of the Park, both of the animal facilities and of the common areas, including the gardens. Development, implementation, and supervision of new projects. Organisation of animal transport. Responsible for diets and nutrition of the animals as well as food control and quality measurements. Responsible for the safety protocol of all animal departments, as well as regular safety drills. Benefits Work in a modern and future-oriented zoological company. The zoological guide of one of the best zoos in the world with the largest collection of parrots and a variety of animal species. Prestige and international recognition. Please send your application to: #J-18808-Ljbffr