Animal Keeper

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Animal Keeper: Birds & Pets

Twycross Zoo is at a very exciting stage of development with the first phase of a 20 year masterplan already underway. The plan will see the zoo developing new habitats for a refreshed animal collection starting with Gibbon Forest in 2016.

We currently have a temporary vacancy for an Animal Keeper to work on our Birds &

Tropical and Pets@Twycross sections. These areas manage a range of birds and animals including hornbills, flamingos, penguins, parrots, some reptiles, small mammals, domestic animals and invertebrates.

Key Responsibilities:

· Basic animal husbandry and regular interaction with the public

Key Skills & Requirements:

· Enthusiastic, motivated and with an interest in zoo animal management and

education

· Committed to continued professional development

· A good team worker

· 2 years zoo keeping experience and a relevant animal-related qualification such as

ANCMZA or DZMAA

The role is full-time permanent and includes weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform and 31 days holiday per annum (including bank holidays).

Please apply on-line by sending your CV with a covering letter to:

recruitment@twycrosszoo.org

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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