Zoological Specialist

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

What you get to do:

• Prepare food and monitor of food intake
• Clean, maintain and enhance exhibits and support areas
• Identify, observe, report and act on observations
• Pick up behavioral and physiological trends based on observations
• Maintain accurate, legible records
• Assist with veterinary treatments and procedures, capture and restraint of birds, care of rehab birds
• Set up for breeding season, monitors eggs and chicks in exhibits, monitors incubators, hand-rears chicks
• Provide excellent customer service to include assisting with tours and education programs
• Train others in shift duties with supervisor monitoring.
• Other duties as required

What it takes to succeed:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have 2 years bird experience
• Must have a valid state driver’s license and be able to obtain a company driver’s license
• Ability to complete provided CPR and Emergency First Aid training/certification
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to swim and work in/around water
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to push/pull 25 pounds
• Must be available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours; i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts

Position level and Compensation rate will be contingent on professional zoological animal care experience at an AZA or equivalent facility.  Level is determined through review and assessment of applicable experience by Zoo leadership.  Experience required for each level is detailed below:

• Associate: Entry level position
• Specialist: Minimum of 12 months (2,080 hours) professional zoological experience
• Senior: Minimum of 2.5 years (5,200 hours) professional zoological experience
• Senior 1: Minimum of 5 years (10,400 hours) professional zoological experience
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As a 365 day/year operation, candidates are expected to provide flexible availability to support year-round operating needs. This may include, but is not limited to, working opening, mid-day and closing shifts during peak and non-peak seasons, as well as weekends and holidays. The perks of the position:

Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways
   

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.