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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

zoo section leader

Zoo section leaders are responsible for managing and leading a team of zoo keepers.

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Description

Zoo section leaders are responsible for managing and leading a team of zoo keepers. They will carry out daily care and management of animals as well as, in cooperation with colleagues, long term management and organisation of the species and exhibits in their section. They are also accountable for various aspects of staff management for the keepers in their section. Depending on the size of the zoo and animal section they may have additional responsibility for appointing staff and budgeting.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
signs of animal illnessanimal welfareapplied zoologyanimal nutrition
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
maintain equipmentfix meetingscare for juvenile animalsassess environment of animalsprovide first aid to animalsadminister treatment to animalsmonitor the welfare of animalsprovide an enriching environment for animalsfollow zoo safety precautionsmanage zoo staffmanage animal biosecuritymanage a teamprovide nutrition to animalscontrol animal movementassess animal nutritioncoordinate eventsassist in general veterinary medical proceduresadminister drugs to facilitate breedingmaintain professional recordslead a teamassess management of animalsmaintain animal accommodation hygienicmanage teamworkchair a meetingapply animal hygiene practicesorganise zoological exhibitionsassess animal behaviourpromote animal welfare
OPTIONALOptional competences
speak about your work in publicconduct ecological researchbreed reptilesmanage the transportation of animalsassist in transportation of animalsdesign training programmes for animalstrain livestock and captive animalscreate safe working protocolsmanage budgets

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

41 total
32 essential · 9 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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