Animal Keeper: Great
Apes
Twycross Zoo is at a
very exciting stage of development with the first phase of a 20 year master
plan already underway. The plan will see the zoo developing new habitats for a
refreshed animal collection starting with Giraffe Savannah and Gibbon Forest in
2015.
We currently have a
vacancy for an Animal Keeper to work on our Great Apes section. This area
manages all four species of great ape: gorilla, chimpanzee, orangutan and
bonobo.
Key
Responsibilities:
· working on the
section, covering all areas of animal husbandry
· animal training
and record keeping
· interacting with
zoo visitors
·
Key Skills &
Requirements:
· enthusiastic, high
performing and motivated with a proven track record in zoo animal
management
· minimum of 3
years’ experience as a keeper, preferably with Great Apes
· substantial
working knowledge of the natural history and management of key species
· good team worker
with a positive outlook and excellent communication skills
· commitment to
continued professional development of yourself and other staff
· Zoo keeping
experience and a relevant animal-related qualification
The role is
permanent and includes weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we
provide uniform and 31 days holiday per annum (pro rata).
Please apply on-line
by sending your CV with a covering letter to
This vacancy will
close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, therefore you should
submit your application as soon as possible.
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