Animal welfare host

Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

🌊 🐠 Build Your Career Beneath the Surface at LEGOLAND!

Do you love marine life, enjoy hands-on work, and want to help create unforgettable guest experiences? Dive into an exciting opportunity where no two days are the same!

At SEA LIFE, part of the Merlin Entertainments family, you’ll help care for incredible aquatic animals while inspiring guests through engaging, interactive experiences.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in wet environments (including occasional fishy smells), able to stand for extended periods, and flexible with scheduling, including weekends, evenings, and on-call shifts. Availability to work Sunday through Wednesday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM is required.

🐬 What You Bring

We’re looking for enthusiastic team players who are ready to roll up their sleeves:

Experience

• Basic knowledge of aquatic animal care (aquarium/zoo setting preferred)
• Guest service or public-facing experience

🧩 What You’ll Do

As an animal welfare host, you’ll work alongside expert Aquarists to keep our underwater world thriving:

• 🐟 Assist with feeding, diet prep, and daily care of marine & freshwater exhibits
• 🧼 Help maintain clean, healthy, and safe habitats
• 🎤 Deliver fun, educational presentations and interact with guests
• 🤿 Support interactive dive experiences and exhibit programming
• 🌱 Contribute to the ongoing development of aquarium displays
• ✅ Follow professional standards including AZA, USDA, and company safety guidelines

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

Working toward a degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Marine Biology, Zoology, Psychology) or a two-year certification from an accredited aquarium science/zoological program is preferred.

⚙️ What Makes You a Great Fit

• Organized, reliable, and able to work independently
• Comfortable working in wet environments (yes, that includes fishy smells!)
• Strong communication and guest interaction skills
• Positive, friendly, and service-oriented attitude
• Able to stand for long periods and work flexible hours (weekends, evenings, on-call)
• Valid Florida Driver’s License (or ability to obtain one)

Benefits

Pay Range

USD $15.00/Hr.