Wildlife Education Officer

Key Responsibilities

Enforce guest, visitor and staff safety regulations and procedures
Transport animals to education facilities and other venues
Assist with breeding programs
Prepare veterinary approved diets
Observe designated animals daily, checking appearance and health
Train staff in procedures, policies, and practices
Plan and present education programs
Provide guest interaction by roving the park with appropriate animals, answer questions, deliver conservation message, ensure guest and animal safety

Participate in public relations and promotional activities
Ensure correct operating procedures and policies
Competently perform capture and restraint techniques of different animals
Train, mentor, and monitor team members to competently perform animal husbandry duties
Have a high level of competency and ability interpreting animal behaviour, conditioning animals and extinguishing undesirable behaviours
Deliver wildlife talks and presentations to the public and respond to questions from guests