Elephant Carer/Handler

Job Summary Under supervision, the Elephant Carers will oversee the general care of a herd of African Elephants and implement company policies and procedures relevant to the elephant collection. This individual will work daily with elephants in a hands-on manner and ensure that all aspects of the elephants care including but not limited to: - Husbandry, - Enrichment, - Maintenance training, - Welfare, - Nutrition and basic medical procedures are adhered too. In addition, they will be responsible for looking after Tourists who visit the elephants. Requirements: A minimum of 5 Years experience working with animals, Must be able to work within a team, visitors, and guests. Have a proven track record of animal husbandry, enrichment, and exhibition. Adequate knowledge of captive animal husbandry, including welfare, diet, handling, and health management, understanding of animal behaviour. Must be able to work with clients in a 5star establishment. Attention to detail. Duties: Work with the elephants in a hands-on fashion, Attending to the elephants welfare in his care. Conduct educational human-elephant interactions on a daily basis, Guest focused. English is necessary as this person will be working with international clients on a daily basis. Team player.

Location: Bela-Bela, ZA

Posted Date: 12/23/2024