Responsibilities: Leading and overseeing all zoological operations at Ocean World, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. This role manages animal care programs, behavioral training, veterinary coordination, collaborate with Life Support System Department for water quality standards, emergency preparedness, and guest experience related to zoological activities. Provide strategic direction, staff development, and supports the company’s mission of education, sustainability, conservation, and responsible marine mammal management and other zoological species. Ensure the highest standards of daily husbandry, behavioral enrichment, nutrition, and welfare for all marine mammals and other species. Implementation and compliance of international standards and certifications on animal welfare. Approve animal care protocols, enrichment plans, and animal behavior documentation. Review and monitor animal health indicators, welfare assessments, and behavioral baselines. Implement all marine mammal training programs using recognized reinforcement methodologies. Oversee staff certifications, training sessions, behavioral goals, and exhibit guidelines. Support research based training initiatives and ensure alignment with animal welfare objectives. Coordinate operations with the veterinary and consultants; including medical procedures, preventative care, quarantine processes, and medical records. Ensure proper emergency response protocols for animal health crises.