Zoological Specialist (associate To Senior Level) - Aquarium

Sesame Place

Orlando, Florida, US
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Scuba certified
Animal observation skills
Guest interaction and education
** Sesame Place is hiring a Zoological Specialist for their aquarium in Orlando, Florida. The role involves maintaining aquatic life, performing aquarium maintenance, and engaging with guests, with varying levels of experience required for different position levels. **

Job Summary

  • Maintain husbandry of fish and other aquatic life in aquarium exhibits, including preparing food and feeding animals.
  • Use SCUBA diving and guest service skills to perform SeaVenture underwater tours for guests.
  • Interact with park guests and educate them about the aquarium animals and animal conservation.

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** Sesame Place is hiring a Zoological Specialist for their aquarium in Orlando, Florida. The role involves maintaining aquatic life, performing aquarium maintenance, and engaging with guests, with varying levels of experience required for different position levels. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • SCUBA certified
  • Animal observation skills
  • Guest interaction and education
  • Aquarium maintenance diving
  • Water quality testing

Nice-to-have

  • Enthusiastic and dedicated
  • Hard-working individuals
  • Passionate about caring for animals

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marine Science or related field preferred
  • Valid state driver’s license preferred
  • At least 18 years old
  • Able to pass qualifying swim test
  • Able to pass Discovery Cover dive test
  • Able to complete CPR training/certification
  • SCUBA certified
  • 12 months professional zoological experience (Specialist level)
  • 2.5 years professional zoological experience (Senior level)
  • 5 years professional zoological experience (Senior 1 level)

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