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- January 7, 2019
Amazing travel jobs: Chief flamingo officer
Stacy Spurlock oversees Baha Mar's flock of Caribbean flamingos.
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As Baha Mar’s chief flamingo officer, I oversee Baha Mar’s flock of Caribbean flamingos, the national bird of the Bahamas. We create fun and creative ways for guests to safely and personally interact with the birds, including our four hand-reared flamingo chicks raised right here at Baha Mar. Our team cares for all aspects of the flamingos’ lives – including providing the flamingos with the healthiest, safest home possible at Baha Mar’s BEACH sanctuary, made up of marine and avian habitats for species including stingrays, nurse sharks, sea turtles, tropical fish and birds, and of course – the flamingos!
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While still working at Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay, many friends, including my husband, sent me Baha Mar’s viral posting for a chief flamingo officer. I loved the idea but did not think my family would want to relocate. Lo and behold – The Bahamas is a very enticing destination! When we visited Baha Mar, we knew this was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. Working at Baha Mar has been the dream job.
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Having an impactful and direct role in educating guests and visitors about animal conservation and the preservation of native island species is a huge reason I do what I do. I love interacting with people and seeing kids’ faces light up when our flamingos walk around the Baha Mar pools, beaches and resort grounds. Downside of the job? There are no downs in the Bahamas and Baha Mar especially when working with such beautiful animals.
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