Newquay Zoo
Internships
Primate
Keeper
Closing date for
applications 31st August 2014
Newquay Zoo is part
of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust family, comprising Paignton Zoo,
Living Coasts, Slapton Ley and two urban nature reserves. Newquay Zoo opened in
1969, has become one of the country's top Zoos, contributing towards ground breaking
and innovative conservation programmes. It has also proved itself to be one of
the best visitor attractions in the South West.
We currently have a
vacancy for voluntary internships for a period of 6 months (including a one
month probationary period) working with our primate keeping department. Newquay
Zoo is open every day and the placements will be full time i.e. a five day working
week including some weekends. The main role of the keeping interns will be to
attend the husbandry requirements of the primate collection as directed by the
Senior Keeper in charge.
All internships are
purely voluntary and as such it is with regret that Newquay zoo cannot provide
any financial support or expenses to those wishing to apply for these
positions. To ensure that interns are provided with valuable experience; a
training agreement will be completed and reviewed regularly and a training
record will be provided upon completion of the placement.
Objectives of the
placement
- To
gain experience and understanding of the work of a zoo animal keeping
department.
- To
apply own personal skills and take ownership of a series of tasks and/or a
research project.
- To
reflect on training and experience throughout the placement.
Anticipated
tasks/training provided
- Assisting
with daily animal husbandry e.g. feeding, cleaning, enrichment provision,
enclosure modification etc.
- Observations
of animals and recording of relevant information.
- Training
in basic research methods.
- Visitor
interaction e.g. answering visitor questions in a polite and sensitive manner.
- Assisting
with student supervision at the direction of the head keeper.
- Training
in animal-management related computer software.
- Training
in all aspects of the company’s code of practise.
Skills Required
- A
qualification in an animal science related discipline would be desirable.
- Previous
animal-related work experience.
- Good
communication skills.
- Adaptable
to different working environments.
- Able
to work in a team and independently.
- Physically
fit for the demands of the post.
To apply for the
above position please send a CV and covering letter, indicating which position
you are applying for, to Owen Taylor.
Newquay Zoo,
Trenance gardens, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LZ
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