Husbandry Associate, The Seas with Nemo & Friends - Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA | Disney Job

Job Posting Title:

Husbandry Associate, The Seas with Nemo & Friends

Req ID:

10161301

Job Description:

As a Husbandry Associate, you will be learning the technical aspects of professional aquatic animal care, acquiring the basic husbandry skills to perform routine tasks at The Seas with Nemo & Friends and The Land under the direction of Animal Care management and guidance of Senior Aquarists.

This is a Full time position.

You will report to the Zoological Manager.

What You Will Do

• Learn and demonstrate proficiency in basic husbandry skills including but not limited to feeding/watering, medicating, shifting, containment, documentation, and observation
• Commit to creating positive and informative guest interaction opportunities, effectively interpreting your role to our guests
• Facilitate guest education on microphone and answer questions about manatees and aquatic conservation
• Work under close supervision with clearly defined procedures
• Learn and perform the basic routines of an area/team focused primarily on a narrow scope of species or routines
• Exhibit positive leadership behaviors with peers and leaders

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum one year paid work experience within an AZA Facility
• Ability to move 50 pounds
• Availability to work weekends, with flexibility to work other days as needed
• Strong communication and public speaking skills for guest engagement

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Previous AZA-accredited Aquarium experience
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Marine Biology, Biological Sciences, Zoology preferred.

 

Additional Information:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits (opens in new window).

The pay rate for this role in Florida is $20.60-$25.75 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

Park Ops

Job Posting Primary Business:

Animal Progrms & Environmntal Initiatives (WDW)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Animal Programs Husbandry

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-09-30