HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Curator of Mammals leads and inspires their team as they look after the wildlife in their care each day. Partnership engagement on long term strategy that works toward sustainable populations with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and other AZA facilities is integral for long term success of species worldwide. The Curator of Mammals is responsible for proper management and care of the mammal population at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. This position reports to the Safari Park Vice President of Wildlife Care.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This position will join the existing curatorial team as an Ambassador, Animal Behavior Teams (Explorers, Discoveries, Connection) and The Elephant team at the Safari Park as well as support all of Wildlife Care in operant conditioning. Our current strategic plan supports expanding behavioral husbandry and our wildlife participating in their healthcare. We are looking for a candidate who has several years of AZA experience. A strong working knowledge of current behavioral husbandry skills is preferred, along with a track record of successful mentoring of Wildlife Care Specialists and empowering leaders to implement goals of behavioral programs. Experience managing ambassador animals and associated programming is preferred. Our behavioral conditioning program (BCP) is growing and needs an innovative leader focused on animal welfare, safety and guest experience. The successful candidate will have a collaborative work style, be open-minded, and focused on leadership and bringing out the best in others.