Curator of Aquatic Husbandry
Job in
New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, 70123, USA
Listing for:
Association Of Zoos & Aquariums
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Environmental Science, Environmental Protection
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New OrleansOverview
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Position
Position Title:
Curator of Aquatic Husbandry
Reports To:
Director of Husbandry
Position Type:
Full Time
About Audubon Nature Institute
Audubon Nature Institute comprises Audubon Park, Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium, Audubon Insectarium, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Freeport-Mc Mo Ran Audubon Species Survival Center, Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, and Audubon Wilderness Park. We are a team with a shared mission to celebrate, protect, and connect people to the wonders of nature. Our culture is guided by our culture code and values, including Activating Impact, Empowering Optimism, Create Connection, Le Bon Temps, and Leaders of the Pack.
What
You’ll Do (Summary of role)
The Curator of Aquatic Husbandry will manage the aquarists at the Aquarium and the Audubon Aquatic Center with the assistance of the respective Assistant Curator. The Curator reports to the Director of Husbandry, oversees the aquatics collection and ensures industry best practices at the Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium as well as the Audubon Aquatic Center. They develop departmental procedures, collection plans, and monitor all aspects of aquatic exhibitry, quarantine and animal care.
They set goals and expectations for the AA aquarists and are a husbandry and animal care resource for husbandry staff at the AAC. They are responsible for hiring staff, performance evaluations, and disciplinary action as needed. The Curator works closely with veterinary staff, members of all Husbandry divisions and all other Audubon Nature Institute departments. The Curator of Aquatic Husbandry is a working curatorial position.
Day
to Day Responsibilities
Have expertise in fishes, reptile, amphibian and invertebrate animal anatomy, behavior, recognition and treatment of animal health concerns, animal safety concerns and cross contamination prevention.Maintain current knowledge of all specimens under their care, their natural history (biology and environmental needs) and husbandry requirements through hands on experience, upkeep with current literature, active professional networking development, keeper exchange programs and conference participation as approved. Improve upon current Audubon husbandry practices, developing procedures aimed at increasing efficiency and advancing animal care.Have an advanced knowledge and understanding of the AZA Code of Ethics, AZA Standards for Accreditation and AZA Population Management guidelines. Ability to recognize deficiencies in these areas and take action to correct problems.Have an advanced working knowledge of USDA regulations, overseeing that proper protocols are followed to pass USDA inspections.Mentor aquarists with the development of exhibit improvements, training and enrichment proposals, and encouraging advancements in husbandry practices in all galleries through goal setting.Supervise and encourage viable breeding, husbandry and conservation programs for species within the collection, ensures compliance and cooperation with all AZA programs.Partner with veterinarian and curatorial staff with recognizing animal health concerns and making sure treatment is carried out as prescribed. Oversight of all ongoing veterinary treatments.Work with the registrar on acquisition of new specimens in accordance with AZA animal management and welfare guidelines and acquisition and transfer protocols and procedures. Instruct aquarist staff in the proactive, responsible planning of acquisitions and transfers in accordance with approved collection plans; ensures exhibit quality and guest experience remains a priority.Leads regular sub- department meetings to develop goals, evaluate progress and facilitate open communication among AAI staff.Actively promote and…
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