Junior Aquarist The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi

Purpose:

The Junior Aquarist is part of a core team responsible for the maintenance and husbandry of living exhibits and assists with a range of activities associated with The National Aquarium.

Responsibilities:

· Perform daily monitoring and assessment of animals, their health, treatment, and management to ensure the highest level of quality throughout the aquarium facility.

· Prepare daily feeds to satisfy the proper nutritional needs of the livestock.

· Diving as required on a day-to-day basis and perform maintenance and feedings.

· Understand and follow SOPs, husbandry manuals and exhibit record keeping.

· Learn how to handle live animal shipments and acclimation processes.

· Learn basic understanding of aquarium systems and daily upkeep.

· Assist the aquarist team in any required tasks.

· Undertake necessary animal training with various birds, mammals, and reptiles

· Learn to monitor water quality and act appropriately to the needs of the collection.

· Assist with collection of daily data for husbandry protocols.

· Communicate to the public as needed.

· Support and collaborate with Front of House personnel as needed.

· Assist in the animal encounters and feeding shows.