**What you'll bring to the team**

**🌊** **Aquarist** **– SEA LIFE Tempe, AZ**

**Dive into your next adventure!** 🐠🧜‍♂️🐢

**Location:** SEA LIFE Arizona – Tempe, AZ

**Department:** Displays Team

**Position Type:** Full-Time

**Qualifications & Experience**

**🌟** **Our Collective Goal**

At SEA LIFE, we don’t just care for sea creatures — we create magical, memorable, and meaningful guest experiences 🐡✨. As part of the Merlin Entertainments family, we live by **The Merlin Way** , a shared set of values guiding how we treat our guests, our creatures, and each other 💙.

**🐟** **Scope of the Role**

As an **Aquarist** , you’ll be part of the incredible Displays team that helps care for a wide range of freshwater and marine animals — from elasmobranchs (sharks & rays!) to reptiles, invertebrates, and vibrant tropical fish 🦈🐟🦎.

You’ll help keep exhibits running smoothly, maintain life support systems, and even dive into our 200,000-gallon tropical ocean tank 🌊.

**🛠️** **Your Daily Splash**

+ 🐠 Provide top-notch daily care to aquatic and reptile species — including feeding, cleaning, and habitat enrichment

+ 📝 Maintain accurate records of animal care, water chemistry, and exhibit maintenance

+ 💧 Perform water quality tests and assist with disease diagnosis, quarantine, and treatment

+ 🤿 Dive into large-scale habitats to perform exhibit cleaning and maintenance

+ 🎤 Present fun, educational, and interactive guest programs (sometimes in scuba gear!)

+ 🚚 Assist with animal transports and ongoing display development

+ 🧰 Maintain dive gear and ensure safety procedures are always followed

+ 🔧 Support life support system maintenance and husbandry routines

+ ✨ Help ensure every guest visit is magical and every animal gets world-class care

**🩺** **Health & Safety First**

Your safety (and that of our animals and guests) is our top priority 🛡️. Follow best practices and report incidents promptly to help keep everyone safe and sound.

**🎓** **Qualifications**

+ Bachelor’s degree in **Biology** , **Marine Biology** , **Zoology** , **Psychology** , or related field

+ OR graduation from an accredited **aquarium science/zoological program**

+ SCUBA certification and experience diving in large tanks is a **huge plus** 🤿

**🕒** **Other Requirements**

+ Must be flexible — available for **weekends, holidays, and occasional travel** ✈️

+ Must meet **AZA** , **USDA** , and **Merlin Health & Safety** standards

+ Able to lift up to **74 lbs** and perform physical tasks in varied environments 🏋️‍♂️

**💙 Why You'll Love Working with Us**

+ Work with an **amazing team** in a **one-of-a-kind environment**

+ Be part of a company that’s committed to **animal welfare** , **conservation** , and **fun**

+ Opportunities for **career growth** within Merlin Entertainments 🌍

🦑 **Ready to make waves in your career?**

**Apply today** to join SEA LIFE Arizona as an **Aquarist** and help us create unforgettable underwater experiences for every guest who walks through our doors 🌟🌊

**Benefits**

🎉 **Benefits of Joining Merlin Entertainments!** 🎉

🏥 Excellent Health Care Options: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

🌴 Outstanding Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy well-deserved breaks to recharge!

🎢 Merlin Magic Pass: Free entry for friends and family to our amazing parks & attractions. 🎡

🏆 Recognition Programs and Rewards: Celebrate your achievements and hard work!

💼 401(k) Program: Save for the future with company matching contributions.

📚 Tuition Reimbursement Programs: Get support for further education and career growth.

🚀 Numerous Learning and Advancement Opportunities: Grow your skills and advance your career with us!

Ready to be a part of the magic? Apply today and start your adventure with Merlin Entertainments! 🌟✨

**Pay Range**

From USD $17.42/Hr.

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At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

**Location (Country-State-City)** _US-AZ-Tempe, AZ_

**Job ID** _2025-9160_

**Employment Type** _Full-Time_

**Offer/Contract Type** _At Will (US Only)_

**Location Name** _SEA LIFE Arizona_