Corporate Animal Collection Manager

JOB: Corporate Animal Collection Manager

Organization: Zoofari Parks LLC (Virginia Safari Park, Gulf Breeze Zoo, Alabama Safari Park, Texas Zoofari Park)

Location: Corporate Base @ Gulf Breeze Zoo, FL

Date: June 2025

Job Description: Corporate Animal Collection Manager

Oversight of the animal collection at our four parks, with the possibility of additional parks added in ensuing years. Working with both private and public facilities, this position will be tasked with ensuring a well-managed corporate animal collection, including breeding programs with a vision for future growth. Works with, and reports directly to, CEO in a senior level management position.

This position works in conjunction with the Corporate Registrar.

Responsibilities will include:

• Oversight of a dynamic animal collection numbering between 4,000 – 5,000 specimens at all facilities via periodic on-site visits and contact with General Curators of the facilities.
• Insuring a vibrant and ever-growing collection; one that serves the purposes of our collection and conservation management vision coupled with our attractions-based business model.
• Implementing and enacting the various breeding programs companywide.
• Scheduling and implementing planned animal transfers between the parks
• Working with our facility General Curators in conjunction with senior facility staff.
• Managing herds, including setting & tracking breeding schedules in conjunction with GCs and company policies and direction.
• Following up on breeding recommendations with facility staff
• Acquisition and surplus management via monthly correspondence with public and private facilities nationwide/internationally as required.
• Oversight and input on nutrition and veterinary care practices, in conjunction with veterinary staff and GCs.

Requirements:

• A degree in animal science or related field of study or extensive experience.
• 10 years working full-time in a zoological setting with a proven record of advancement.
• Positive and professional demeanor, conduct and appearance.
• A broad range of professional contacts within the zoo community, including both main zoo organizations as well as private collections.
• Previous collection management experience, either at exhibit, zone or species level.
• Experience with a wide variety of animals
• Ability to work with staff members at our various parks forming a cohesive working unit.
• Working knowledge of ZIMS / Species 360

• Bonus: Although not necessary, the ability to transport collection specimens from park-to-park as/if needed using company equipment is helpful. We keep professional grade equipment for all animal transport on hand and located at each facility. We are equipped to transport every species within the collection.

Extras:

·        We require a strong work ethic, good physical condition and great mobility.

·        Although this is mainly office work, it is also a boots-on-the-ground position, whereby visually inspecting the collection and working with the staff at times will be required and essential.

·        We uphold a strict non-smoking policy in all work environments.

·        ***Look at the collection you will be managing (either at zoofariparks.com website or for the individual parks) before applying. It is very diverse and ranges from great apes to small softbills with everything in between. While we do expect some on-the-job training, a broad range of experience coming in to the job will be expected.

Competitive pay scale with performance bonuses available. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401k.

E-mail resumes to: Admin@zoofariparks.com and place “Corporate Animal Collection Manager Position” in the subject line.

Applicants which meet a majority of the stated requirements will receive a follow-up response.