Wildlife education officer

Wildlife education officers provide information to visitors about wildlife, this may include conservation information or the handling of wildlife.

Day-to-day

• 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 and 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