The City’s Community Services Department is seeking a part-time Zoological Conservation Assistant (Zoological Assistant - H) to assist with the planning and implementation of its wildlife conservation program at the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.  

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The Junior Museum and Zoo is a local family destination that serves children, birth to age 8, through its science exhibits and zoo, and children to age 11 through its school programs and summer camps. Approximately 117,000 visitors enjoy the Museum and Zoo each year and 23,000 take part in its science lessons and field trips at the Museum, in local schools, and in local open spaces. The Junior Museum’s mission is to engage a child’s curiosity in science and nature, and its zoo works to support animal conservation efforts in natural spaces.

Moonlit Sanctuary is seeking an experienced, conservation-focused Threatened Species Coordinator to help advance Moonlit Sanctuary’s mission to save species from extinction.

Reporting to the Manager – Life Sciences, the Threatened Species Coordinator will contribute to current and future conservation programs, undertake species coordination of critically endangered Orange Bellied Parrots, assist with threatened species population management and reporting requirements, engage in evidence-based decision making, and work collaboratively with team coordinators and external partners.

This is a program coordination, population-management and reporting role. Responsibility for practical animal husbandry/care and people management belongs with team taxa Coordinators.

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Deadline: September 27

Our Conservation, Welfare & Education team delivers conservation and research projects across marine and freshwater environments and we’re now looking for a Conservation Researcher to help deliver our local conservation work, beginning with an exciting seagrass restoration project.

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You’ll oversee the day-to-day delivery of the project, from nursery operations and data collection through to field restoration, monitoring and surveys. You’ll also organise and lead dive and snorkel operations, ensuring they are delivered safely and in line with relevant health, safety and licensing requirements.

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Working with local authorities, government bodies, universities and conservation partners, you’ll help develop and deliver research into seagrass restoration. You’ll have the opportunity to test new restoration methods, support seed planting and transplantation, and contribute to wider marine conservation projects.

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The role will also provide opportunities to get involved in skate and seahorse research, conservation impact assessments and other conservation initiatives. You’ll work closely with the SEA LIFE aquarium team, supporting our ex-situ conservation facilities and contributing to a small proportion of aquarist duties.

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You’ll also help communicate our conservation work through reports, presentations and educational displays, as well as supporting funding applications and assessing the impact of conservation projects.

This is a 12-month fixed-term role, 37.5 hours per week, based at SEA LIFE Weymouth, with the possibility of extension to be confirmed.

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Deadline: September 14

As Biobank Operations Coordinator, you will play a key role in developing the ZSL Biobank into a valuable resource for scientific research. This new role will develop and implement ZSL’s biobanking processes, streamline and optimise workflows, identify opportunities for automation, and support the development of information management systems and data-sharing platforms, ensuring efficient, compliant and impactful Biobank operations.

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This position is based at the Institute of Zoology in Regent’s Park, London, NW1 4RY. Travel to the Whipsnade site may also be required if necessary. The standard working days for this role are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

This role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, working 3 days per week, with a salary of £22,054.80 per annum including London Weighting (FTE £36,758)

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Deadline: September 15.

As the Duke Lemur Center Research Manager, you will play a pivotal role in advancing one of the world's leading centers for primate research, conservation, and education. You'll work alongside researchers, veterinarians, animal care professionals, and institutional leaders to support groundbreaking scientific discovery while promoting the highest standards of animal welfare and research excellence.

In this role, you'll help shape and coordinate innovative research programs that contribute to our understanding of primate biology, conservation, evolution, and health while fostering collaboration across Duke University and the global scientific community.

You will provide leadership for research operations, biological sample management, regulatory compliance, project coordination, and staff development. You will serve as a trusted partner to researchers and key stakeholders while ensuring research activities are conducted efficiently, ethically, and in alignment with institutional standards.​

We are committed to excellence in animal care, welfare, and conservation and are seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Animal Welfare Coordinator to play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of animal care and welfare across our collection.

Working under the guidance of the Welfare/Records & Legislation Officer you will help develop and roll out Blackpool zoos new Animal welfare monitoring and compliance program supporting behavioural assessment and helping us to fulfil our commitment to ensure excellence and continuous improvement within the park’s operation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to be part of Blackpool Zoos future welfare management of all its species, and it is essential that the candidate has the passion to make a difference.

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Key Responsibilities

·       Monitor and assess animal welfare across all species.

·       Conduct behavioural observations and welfare audits.

·       Ensure compliance with UK zoo licensing requirements.

·       Maintain accurate animal records using ZIMS.

·       Support inspection preparation and documentation.

·       Provide expert advice to animal care teams.

·       Develop and implement welfare improvement initiatives.

·       Lead and develop the Enrichment committee.

·       Work with the zoos research dept to identify appropriate welfare projects.

·       Present findings to all stakeholders in various formats

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Deadline: August 30

This position will assist in the development and integration of the Giraffe Center into the zoo community through administrative work and data collection. The position requires a positive and exemplary demeanor when interacting with members, clients, donors, staff, and the peripheral giraffe community. Adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and standards is essential, with a strong emphasis on promoting teamwork. This position requires the ability to efficiently manage their time and take initiative with little supervision. 

The Researcher II develops programs for scientific research; conducts independent and collaborative research in a specialized area of biological or social sciences; and supervises assigned research/laboratory operations. This position reports to Scientist level or higher in the Conservation Science & Wildlife Health department.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Oversee and conduct data collection, analysis, and interpretation of results applied to conservation programs; publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.

• Plan, design, organize, supervise, and conduct independent and collaborative projects.

• Develop scientific research programs in a specialized field of study.

• Determine study subjects, research parameters and methodology, and cost requirements.

• Evaluate funding sources and obtains necessary funding and establish research.

• Coordinate with animal care and veterinary staff regarding sample collection, disease trends, and reproductive status; provides samples to collaborative researchers.

• Prepare progress reports and prepare and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders.

• Oversee assigned area(s) and supervises assigned staff.

The Assistant Research Scientist II in EcoMAP serves as an observer on aerial surveys of whales, dolphins and sea turtles in New England waters. They are responsible for sightings and effort flight logs, data quality checking, and submission to the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium sightings database. Submission to the sightings database ensures we meet our grant reporting deliverables. They are also responsible for photo-analysis of digital imagery for species detection and identifications, and processing and facilitating submission of right whale data to the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium Identification database. Submission to the identification database requires independent judgement when making decisions about photograph processing to ensure data accuracy. Finally, the Assistant Research Scientist II will act as lead observer in the plane in the absence of survey coordinator or Principal Investigator (PI). Acting as the lead observer requires independent judgement when making decisions about survey protocols, which are significant to staff safety, ensuring permit compliance, and accurate data collection.

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This is a full-time, 1-year, grant-funded position with the possibility for extension. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package. This position requires some irregular hours and some long days on flight days. Occasional work on weekends and holidays will also be required for fieldwork. The usual hours for non-fieldwork will be Monday - Friday, 9a - 5p with flexibility based on the fieldwork schedule, which represents a 35-hour week, with a 1-hour unpaid meal period each day. Non-fieldwork can be conducted remotely. Remote days are only available for residents of MA, RI, NH, ME, NY and VT. Candidates must have access to reliable transportation to get to and from New Bedford airport as early as 7am.

Brookfield Zoo is seeking a dynamic, innovative and collaborative leader for our Vice President of Animal Care and Conservation in support of our advancing the highest standards of animal care, welfare and sustainability.  Standing on the brink of our 100th anniversary in 2034, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s ambitious Next Century Plan will transform our campus with dynamic animal habitats and wild landscapes. As the animals in our care are at the heart of BZC, the focus will be on strengthening and diversifying our animal population by introducing new species that strategically align with the Next Century Plan while curating an animal population that reflects conservation priorities.  The Vice President of Animal Care and Conservation will also focus on strengthening employee engagement, supporting employee development and collaborate with leadership on philanthropy, infrastructure, guest experiences and programming. 

The Vice President of Animal Care & Conservation serves as senior leadership manager for the Animal Care & Programs group. Works cooperatively and collaboratively with Senior V.P. and ACP managers to establish, implement, and maintain high quality standards for animal care and welfare. Oversees husbandry programs for the animal collection, working closely with other departments to integrate activities related to animal nutrition, veterinary care, animal acquisition/disposition, breeding, recordkeeping, animal behavior, conservation, and environments.