Marine Mammal Trainers

Worldwide Zoo Consultants is a global leader in the creation, development and management of a wide variety of specialized animal facilities and projects. From Zoological Parks, Public Aquariums and Animal Sanctuaries, to living museums and immersive animal-based education centers.

Worldwide Zoo Consultants is searching for Marine Mammal Trainers to join our team of project experts. You will form and work within the Animal Care team responsible, under supervision, for the safety, health and wellbeing of the animals under their care. Demonstrates excellent representation of the company at all times through a positive, can-do attitude and teamwork focused work ethic.

Due to the urgent nature of this role, the ideal candidate will be available to start immediately and be willing to relocate to India for a project duration.

The role:

• Involvement in all aspects of daily animal care and maintenance including animal training, environmental enrichment, diet preparation and feeding, behaviour observation, data base records entry, monitoring animal health, animal handling for medical care.
• Clean and maintain the entire facility, including the animal exhibits.
• Interact directly with visitors and guests regularly and ensure superb guest experience / visitor interaction while maintaining high levels of health and safety for all.
• Learn and successfully apply basic operant conditioning techniques.
• Understand completely all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and staff training programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience, Skills & Requirements:

• Possess good verbal and written communication skills within the English language.
• Conduct themselves in a professional, positive manner with co-workers and guests.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience training and caring for marine mammals.
• SCUBA certified and ability to pass a dive physical examination is desirable.
• Strong understanding of animal training principles and techniques (operant conditioning) as well as environmental enrichment principles and techniques.
• Comfortable working in and around deep water without the use of flotation devices.
• Have knowledge of animal husbandry procedures, contemporary animal training, environmental enrichment techniques, proper dietary and medical care of the animals.
• Work well under direction and has the capacity to absorb feedback.
• High school or college level course work desirable with good academic science background.

Why Worldwide Zoo Consultants (WZC)?

At WZC, we are renowned for our unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier service and expertise to our clients. Drawing upon our extensive experience and strong affiliations with globally esteemed zoological organizations such as WAZA, AZA, EAZA, and ZAA, we bring unparalleled knowledge and passion to every project.

About Worldwide Zoo Consultants (WZC):

Worldwide Zoo Consultants is a global leader specializing in the creation, development, and management of a wide spectrum of specialized animal facilities and projects. Our portfolio spans from the design and management of zoological parks, public aquariums, and animal sanctuaries to the curation of living museums and the establishment of immersive, animal-based educational centers.

Join us in this exciting opportunity to contribute to the management and operations of a world-class animal facility in the heart of Saudi Arabia.

Please send a one-page cover letter with your resume to with the position you are applying for in the subject line.