Entomologist Keeper
Tropical Wings Zoo
is one of the best interactive zoo attractions in Essex. We pride ourselves on providing a unique
butterfly and animal experience with fun for all age groups.
You will be
responsible for the day to day care of invertebrates, planting and
maintenance. You will have involvement
with the general public to answer questions and to contribute towards
presentations and interpretation. Your
role will ensure that our collection is looked after to the highest standards.
Main Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Carry
out all essential functions of Animal Keeper/Presenter
• Ensure
the physiological and psychological maintenance of your animal collection,
including health care
• With
the approval of the Head Keeper, develop the invertebrate collection and make
suggestions in animal acquisition
• Stay
alert to new developments in the maintenance and presentation of the animals in
your care
• Have
a special awareness for similar institutions within your field, current
developments and new innovations elsewhere
• Ensure
butterfly/invertebrate stock maintains suitable levels in order to uphold the
visual impact of the Tropical House
• Be
responsible for satellite enclosures within the Tropical House
• Ensure
the care and maintenance of the plants within the Tropical House
To operate
effectively in this role, practical experience in a similar environment is
essential and experience of working with a range of relevant species
desirable.
We inspire our
employees to enjoy their role, share ideas and be instrumental in the
development of the Zoo.
You should possess
at least 2 years animal keeping experience and have strong experience with all
species of invertebrate within a BIAZA or EAZA recognised institution and will
ideally have completed and passed a Diploma in Animal Management (DMZAA) or equivalent. Horticultural experience is desired for this
role.
Excellent
communication skills are required for this role as you will be engaging and
presenting to the general public, children and/or young people.
The ideal candidate
should have proven presentation skills, together with a flexible, ‘can do’
attitude.
We operate on a 5
out of 7 day working week and working at weekends and bank holidays is an
essential requirement of the position.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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