Animal Keeper
Internship (unpaid)
Gorilla
Section
Situated near Canterbury in Kent, Howletts
Wild Animal Park works in conjunction with The Aspinall Foundation; a charity
committed to conservation and the reintroduction of captive bred species back into
their natural habitats.
We have an exciting placement available
for an enthusiastic individual wanting to gain valuable zoo animal keeping
experience through working alongside keepers who will provide coaching and
mentoring throughout the internship on our Gorilla Section.
We are looking for candidates who
are willing to commit to a 6-12 month term and be willing and available to come
in from 8am to 5pm, 5 days per week which will include weekends.
These placements are physically demanding
positions so candidates must be physically fit, self motivated and have a
genuine interest in conservation and zoo animal care. A valid driving licence
is required.
As we are a Registered Charity,
funded entirely by visitor fees and donations, we regret we are unable to offer
any wages or salary for the placement.
We will provide a full uniform and discount at the parks food outlets for
the days that you attend work. No other financial benefits are offered. Candidates will need to have the ability to financially
support themselves for the entire length of the internship. Please be aware
that unfortunately we are unable to offer accommodation. However, we do offer
comprehensive practical training which provides significant insight into the
functioning of a successful and responsible zoological collection, the aim
being to promote your future employability.
Candidates should already hold a
qualification in conservation or animal care and looking for further specialist
zoo experience.
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To apply:
email your CV and covering letter outlining why you are the right person for
the internship to
Please make sure you put “Gorilla Internship”
in the subject line.
Closing date: Friday 21st August 2015
To find out more about us and the
work of the Aspinall Foundation, please visit our web site: www.aspinallfoundation.org
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