Merlin Entertainments

Animal Welfare Host

Location (Country-State-City) US-FL-Orlando
Job ID
2025-7833
Employment Type
Part-Time
Offer/Contract Type
At Will (US Only)
Location Name
SEA LIFE Orlando
Job Locations
US-FL-Orlando

What you'll bring to the team

 

ANIMAL WELFARE HOST

 

SCOPE OF JOB

 

Working alongside the Displays Team to maintain all aspects of the daily care, feeding and life support system maintenance of a diverse collection of freshwater and marine animals including elasmobranches, fish, reptiles and invertebrates.  Ensure smooth running of daily operation, highlighting any issues to manager on duty.

This is an hourly, part time position in conjunction with Education Specialist, 16-20 hours, 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m, evening and holidays.

 

Qualifications & Experience

KEY OBJECTIVES

  • Ensure the highest possible standards of animal husbandry, exhibit presentation, technical operation and Safety in all operational areas of SEA LIFE Grapevine.
  • To monitor all public display areas to achieve the objective of delivering a World Class guest experience.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Daily animal diet preparation of over 5,000 animals
  • Daily animal feeding, observation and record keeping
  • Detailed record keeping of animal health treatments, exhibit maintenance and feeding logs
  • Water quality analysis of exhibits
  • Interact with guests during public animal feeds
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

 

HEALTH & SAFETY

  • Responsibility to ensure compliance of Health, Safety & Security within the workplace.
  • Ensure that risk assessments have been carried out for area or responsibility and are reviewed regularly.
  • Understand risk assessments within own workplace and ensure reporting of any new risks to appropriate line manager.
  • Responsible for ensuring that team members follow safe working practices.
  • Ensure own compliance of safe working procedures in place for work activities within job role.
  • In cases of incidents or accidents ensure appropriate reporting is completed in a timely manner and if necessary the corrective action has been taken to avoid repeat of such incidents and accidents.

 

 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • Qualified candidates will possess at minimum a high school diploma/GED
  • A B.A. or B.S. or 2-year technical degree, preferably in the Life Science is strongly desired
  • Experience in a public aquarium or zoo as a volunteer and/or intern preferred
  • Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and multi task as necessary to meet a deadline.
  • Great organization skills, detail oriented and self-starter.
  • Ability to work with people from all levels of discipline.
  • Excellent solving problems and analytical skills to develop appropriate solutions.
  • Open to new learning’s and quickly adapts to change.
  • Candidates must also be able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs
  • Must have or be able to obtain a KS or MO driver’s license
  • First Aid and CPR certifications preferred

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

  • Submit a cover letter and resume to Karen Rifenbury by: .

 

 

 

 

 

Benefits

About the Perks

 

In return you will find a competitive salary and benefits package (including a medical, vision, dental, life insurance and 401(k) matching plan offering), share program opportunities, and benefit from free entry to all of our Merlin attractions which also extend to family and friends. In addition, you can expect continued growth of joining an exciting, global organization.

 

Everyone Matters at Merlin.  
At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry. 

 

We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform their best at an interview, so if you have any additional requirements due to ill health or a disability, please contact our friendly team to have a discussion. You can get in contact at NAPeopleHUB@merlinentertainments.biz.

 

Pay Range

From USD $15.00/Hr.

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At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.