Job Postings
Looking to recruit talented professionals from across the global zoo and aquarium community? If you are a WAZA member, we would be pleased to help promote your vacancy through the WAZA website. Contact us at communication@waza.org with the details of your opportunity.
The Membership and Office Assistant reports primarily to the Director of Membership and Events and secondarily (dotted line) to the Finance and Office Manager (FOM) for office, finance, and operational matters.
The Chief Executive Officer will lead a highly regarded organisation at a pivotal moment in its evolution. Responsible for a workforce of approximately 1,000 staff and 800 volunteers across four sites, the CEO will build on recent organisational transformation while delivering an ambitious growth agenda that strengthens conservation impact, visitor engagement and financial sustainability.Â
The Keeper of Animal Nutrition is team player of daily operations and staffing, and strategic management of the Animal Nutrition Center. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality nutrition services while maintaining rigorous international standards for food safety, staff welfare, and organizational efficiency. May act as designate for the senior keeper during his/her absence.
This position involves working closely with other Husbandry team members to care for the exhibits, maintain exemplary species welfare standards, manage life support systems and actively participate in The Deep’s daily diving programme.  Opportunity to participate in conservation, research, education and creative improvement programmes also exists.
Hamilton Zoo is looking for two passionate Keepers (one Ungulates Keeper and one Primates Keeper) to join their team in Hamilton, New Zealand.
Under general supervision, supervise and oversee the care and husbandry of a specific animal taxonomic group or assigned area.
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.
Role Summary: Ensure an excellent record of all animals in the collection and provide professional support to the application for documents needed to transfer animals between the park and other collections
Role Summary: Provides proper care and husbandry needs of Large Ungulates in assigned area.
Role Summary: Provides proper care and husbandry needs of Primates in assigned area.
Role Summary: Provides proper care and husbandry needs of Carnivores in assigned area.
Role Summary: Provides proper care and husbandry needs of Reptiles in assigned area.
Role Summary: Managing the Park’s animal collection and overseeing all aspects of animal care at the Park
Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct is seeking an experienced and dedicated zoo professional to head our Birds and Ectotherms team. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to chat!
This is a pivotal leadership role, where your ability to lead, develop and hold a team to high standards is just as critical as your technical expertise.
Location: remote position
We are seeking a detail-oriented individual experienced in veterinary medicine and electronic medical records to serve in the role of part-time Product Analyst working 20 hours per week. You’ll partner with Product Managers, Designers, Engineers, and the broader ZIMS community to shape the future of our Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) products.
Location: United Arab Emirates
Al Ain Zoo is seeking an experienced, motivated, hardworking Supervisor Animal Care Reptiles to be part of a dedicated team of Animal Care Carnivores, and staff within the Animal Care Unit of Al Ain Zoo.
Location: United Arab Emirates
Al Ain Zoo is seeking an experienced, motivated, hardworking Curator Birds and Reptiles to be part of a dedicated team of Animal Care Carnivores, and staff within the Animal Care Unit of Al Ain Zoo.
Location: Toronto, ON, CA
Looking for a career with a dynamic organization that is committed to protecting wildlife? We are interested in dedicated individuals who are positive, enthusiastic, and passionate about connecting people, animals, conservation science and traditional knowledge to fight extinction. Your Toronto Zoo makes animal well-being a priority in all operations and shows respect for all wildlife.
If you would like to advertise a vacancy here, please contact communications@waza.orgÂ
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is the global alliance of regional associations, national federations, zoos and aquariums, dedicated to the care and conservation of animals and their habitats around the world.
