Deputy Head of Elephant Area - Winthrop, AR, United States - Horizon Group

Horizon Group
Horizon Group
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Winthrop, AR, United States

3 days ago

James Miller

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James Miller

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Description

The Zoological Garden Berlin AG, with its traditional zoo and aquarium, as well as the Tierpark in Berlin-Friedrichsfelde, is one of the most popular leisure facilities in the capital.

Every year, the Zoo Berlin AG already inspires more than 4 million visitors.

The Zoological Garden Berlin AG is currently looking for a dedicated individual as


Deputy Head of Department (m/f/d)

For the Pachyderm Department (Elephants, Hippos, Rhinos, Children's Zoo)
Full-time position (39 hours/week) starting as soon as possible.


Your responsibilities:


As the deputy head of department, you will shape and oversee the professional leadership and effective organization of a team of approximately 12-15 animal keepers in the absence of the head of department.


  • Further development of animal husbandry, animal care, and animal presentation in the department at a high professional level and in line with current knowledge (in close cooperation with the head of department, curator, and senior animal keeper)
  • Coordination and supervision of daily departmental work (including feeding, enrichment, training, and show quality)
  • Documentation of animal observations and work processes
  • Participation in the creation of the duty roster
  • Active and daily implementation and monitoring of legal and internal occupational safety and health on site
  • Ensuring daily checks of enclosure safety
  • Development and implementation of natural and continuous animal enrichment as well as relevant and goaloriented animal training
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