Senior Avian Curator

Miral Experiences is a region’s leader in the management and operation of world-class, award-winning immersive attractions and experiences across Abu Dhabi. Our diverse portfolio includes some of the most iconic entertainment and leisure destinations, including Ferrari World Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Sea World Yas Island Abu Dhabi, CLYMB™ Yas Island Abu Dhabi, and Team Lab.

Phenomena Abu Dhabi, and CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, as well as cultural treasures like Qasr Al Watan.

We specialize in crafting unique experiences that cater to all tastes and ages, delivering a seamless blend of thrills, joy, and discovery. Our attractions are designed to ignite the imagination and create unforgettable memories for visitors from around the world. Whether you're seeking excitement, relaxation, or cultural enrichment, we offer something for everyone.

The Senior Avian Curator is responsible for the strategic leadership, management, and development of the institution's avian collection and associated programs. The role provides direction and oversight for all aspects of bird management, including animal welfare, husbandry, conservation breeding, behavioral management, staff development, collection planning, operational safety, and facility development.

As the institution's lead avian specialist, the Senior Avian Curator ensures that the bird collection is managed to the highest international zoological standards while supporting the broader mission of conservation, education, research, and guest engagement. The position plays a key leadership role within the Animal Care Department and contributes to both departmental and organizational strategic planning.

The Senior Curator is expected to foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and evidence-based animal care, while ensuring that the welfare of the collection remains the primary consideration in all operational and management decisions.
This role will be based in Al Ain
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• The Senior Avian Curator leads the planning, management, and long-term development of all avian programs across the institution. This includes maintaining exemplary standards of animal welfare, husbandry, nutrition, enrichment, behavioral management, breeding, and veterinary collaboration. The position ensures that all bird species are managed in accordance with current zoological best practice and that husbandry programs are continually reviewed and improved through scientific evaluation and welfare monitoring.
• The role is responsible for the strategic management of the avian collection, including recommendations regarding acquisitions, transfers, breeding, population sustainability, and collection development. The Senior Curator works closely with regional and international breeding programs, species coordinators, studbook keepers, zoological associations, and conservation partners to ensure that the collection contributes meaningfully to global conservation efforts.
• A significant component of the position is leadership of people. The Senior Curator develops, mentors, and supports supervisors, senior keepers, keepers, trainers, interns, and volunteers, creating an environment that encourages professional growth, operational excellence, teamwork, and accountability. The position establishes clear expectations, promotes continuous learning, and ensures that all staff maintain the competencies required to safely and effectively manage the collection.
• The Senior Curator works closely with Veterinary Services, Animal Welfare, Nutrition, Facilities, Horticulture, Life Support Systems, Education, Conservation, and Guest Experience teams to ensure integrated and effective management of the institution's avian programs. The position also contributes to exhibit design, capital development projects, strategic planning initiatives, and accreditation requirements.
• The role maintains overall accountability for avian-related operational safety and risk management programs. This includes ensuring that appropriate procedures, training programs, emergency response…