About the role
Director of Wildlife Health
Lead Science. Advance Welfare. Protect Wildlife Futures.
Your Toronto Zoo is seeking a visionary Director of Wildlife Health to lead one of the most comprehensive wildlife health programs in North America. This role sits at the intersection of science, strategy, and conservation impact, influencing animal welfare, ecosystem health, and global conservation outcomes well beyond the Zoo’s boundaries.
About Us
Your Toronto Zoo is a conservation science organization that operates a world-class zoo and advances solutions for wildlife and wild places. Welcoming over 1.3 million visitors annually , we combine public engagement, applied research, and global partnerships to drive meaningful conservation outcomes. Our Mission: connecting people, animals, conservation science, and traditional knowledge to fight extinction.
The Wildlife Health & Science Centre (WHSC) supports integrated veterinary care, nutrition, welfare science, and applied research to advance best practices in animal care and conservation science worldwide.
About the Role
The Director of Wildlife Health is a senior leadership role providing strategic oversight across veterinary services, animal nutrition, welfare science, and wildlife health research. Working within a highly collaborative, transdisciplinary environment, this role shapes long-term strategy, leads expert teams, and strengthens Toronto Zoo’s influence as a global leader in wildlife health and conservation science.
If you’re ready to lead with science and purpose, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply Online by March 12, 2026.
About Toronto Zoo
The Toronto Zoo is Canada’s premier zoo, known for its interactive education and conservation activities. As a unique wildlife experience, we inspire people to live in ways that promote the well being of the natural world.
OUR MISSION: Our Toronto Zoo - Connecting people, animals and conservation science to fight extinction.
OUR VISION: A world where wildlife and wild spaces thrive.
Strategic priorities:
SAVE WILDLIFE Create a centre of excellence in conservation, sustainability, animal care, and science.
IGNITE THE PASSION Build the team for the future.
CREATE WOW Re-imagine the guest experience.
OUR COMMUNITY + OUR ZOO: Envision our Zoo as the heart of our community.
REVOLUTIONIZE ZOO TECHNOLOGY: Lead the way for innovation in technology for zoos worldwide.
About the role
Director of Wildlife Health
Lead Science. Advance Welfare. Protect Wildlife Futures.
Your Toronto Zoo is seeking a visionary Director of Wildlife Health to lead one of the most comprehensive wildlife health programs in North America. This role sits at the intersection of science, strategy, and conservation impact, influencing animal welfare, ecosystem health, and global conservation outcomes well beyond the Zoo’s boundaries.
About Us
Your Toronto Zoo is a conservation science organization that operates a world-class zoo and advances solutions for wildlife and wild places. Welcoming over 1.3 million visitors annually , we combine public engagement, applied research, and global partnerships to drive meaningful conservation outcomes. Our Mission: connecting people, animals, conservation science, and traditional knowledge to fight extinction.
The Wildlife Health & Science Centre (WHSC) supports integrated veterinary care, nutrition, welfare science, and applied research to advance best practices in animal care and conservation science worldwide.
About the Role
The Director of Wildlife Health is a senior leadership role providing strategic oversight across veterinary services, animal nutrition, welfare science, and wildlife health research. Working within a highly collaborative, transdisciplinary environment, this role shapes long-term strategy, leads expert teams, and strengthens Toronto Zoo’s influence as a global leader in wildlife health and conservation science.
If you’re ready to lead with science and purpose, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply Online by March 12, 2026.
About Toronto Zoo
The Toronto Zoo is Canada’s premier zoo, known for its interactive education and conservation activities. As a unique wildlife experience, we inspire people to live in ways that promote the well being of the natural world.
OUR MISSION: Our Toronto Zoo - Connecting people, animals and conservation science to fight extinction.
OUR VISION: A world where wildlife and wild spaces thrive.
Strategic priorities:
SAVE WILDLIFE Create a centre of excellence in conservation, sustainability, animal care, and science.
IGNITE THE PASSION Build the team for the future.
CREATE WOW Re-imagine the guest experience.
OUR COMMUNITY + OUR ZOO: Envision our Zoo as the heart of our community.
REVOLUTIONIZE ZOO TECHNOLOGY: Lead the way for innovation in technology for zoos worldwide.