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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.

Head Keeper
Dubai, UAE

Under general supervision, supervise and oversee the care and husbandry of a specific animal taxonomic group or assigned area.

Posted: 26 June 2026
Bird trainer/presenter
Dubai, UAE

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.

Posted: 26 June 2026
Registrar
Dubai, UAE

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

Posted: 26 June 2026
Animal Keeper – Ungulates
Dubai, UAE

Role Summary: Provides proper care and husbandry needs of Large Ungulates in assigned area.

Posted: 26 June 2026
Animal Keeper – Primates
Dubai, UAE

Role Summary: Provides proper care and husbandry needs of Primates in assigned area.

Posted: 26 June 2026
Animal Keeper – Carnivores
Dubai, UAE

Role Summary: Provides proper care and husbandry needs of Carnivores in assigned area.

Posted: 26 June 2026
Animal Keeper – Reptiles
Dubai, UAE

Role Summary: Provides proper care and husbandry needs of Reptiles in assigned area.

Posted: 26 June 2026
Curator for Birds and Reptiles
Dubai, UAE

Role Summary: Managing the Park’s animal collection and overseeing all aspects of animal care at the Park

Posted: 26 June 2026
Team Leader – Birds and Ectotherms
Hamilton, New Zealand

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.

Posted: 12 June 2026
Veterinary Officer
Location: London, UK
We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Veterinary Officer to join our Wildlife Health Services team, delivering exceptional clinical care across both ZSL London and Whipsnade Conservation Zoos. The Veterinary Officer will support the delivery of clinical veterinary services by the Wildlife Health Services (WHS) team across both ZSL London and ZSL Whipsnade Conservation Zoos.
Posted: 19 May 2026
Education Officer
Location: Belfast Zoological Gardens, Northern Ireland, UK
You will be responsible to the Zoo Operations Manager for public education in relation to Belfast Zoo and its role in wildlife conservation, breeding programmes and scientific study. You will liaise with the Zoo Operations Manager on drawing up an annual work programme of public education initiatives, and subsequently delivering it to agreed quality, time and budget targets.
Posted: 14 May 2026
Product Analyst – Veterinarian

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.

Posted: 12 March 2026
Supervisor Animal Care Reptiles

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.

Posted: 12 March 2026
Curator Birds and Reptiles

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.

Posted: 12 March 2026
Director, Wildlife Health

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.

Posted: 12 February 2026

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