Role Overview

Role Summary: Dubai Safari Park is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Bird Trainer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for avian care and behavior, along with experience in training birds for educational programs and presentations. This role involves working closely with a variety of bird species, ensuring their welfare, and engaging the public through interactive demonstrations.

Main Duties:

• Train birds using positive reinforcement techniques to perform behaviors for presentations, educational programs, voluntary husbandry and care.
• Develop and implement training plans tailored to the individual needs of each bird species.
• Develop and implement enrichment opportunities tailored to the individual needs of each bird species.
• Monitor the health and wellbeing of the birds in your care, reporting any concerns to supervisors.
• Conduct daily husbandry tasks, including feeding, cleaning, and maintaining appropriate habitat conditions.
• Collaborate with fellow staff members to create engaging educational content that promotes awareness and conservation of avian species.
• Participate in public presentations, demonstrations, and educational programs, effectively presenting information about bird behavior, care, and conservation.
• Maintains detailed records on training progress, animal behavior and overall animal welfare.
• Stay updated on best practices in animal training, behavior, and welfare through professional development opportunities.

Role Specification

Qualifications: Secondary school diploma or a degree in Biology, Zoology, or any related field or an equivalent of two (2) years of animal training experience.

Experience: At least two (2) years of animal training experience. Bird training experience (especially raptors) is preferred.

Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, attention to details, teaching, listening, presentation and ability to do lifting and bending as per job requirement

Renumeration: Commensurate with experience

Applicants will need to email their CV and covering letter (detailing relevant experience and skills, stating which position they want to apply for and why they are best suited for the job) to epic_rbharadwaj@dm.gov.ae before the deadline.