Full time
Memphis Zoo
Memphis, TN, USA
Conservation and Research Husbandry Manager Summary: Memphis Zoo is seeking a dynamic, experienced, conservation-driven, and collaborative professional to serve as the Conservation and Research Husbandry Manager, specializing in Herpetology and Captive-breeding Programs. The Conservation and Research (CR) Husbandry Manager leads the husbandry team, overseeing daily care, welfare, and strategic management of the dusky gopher frog and Louisiana pine snake ex situ colonies in active captive-breeding and reintroduction programs. This role ensures the highest standards of animal husbandry, biosecurity, conservation breeding, and regulatory compliance while advancing the Zoo’s mission of wildlife conservation, research, and public education. The CR Husbandry Manager supervises technicians and volunteers, coordinates breeding and population management plans, collaborates with researchers, scientists, and veterinary staff, and fosters cross-departmental communication to...

