Zoo Interns
Alameda Wildlife
Conservation Park
Gibraltar
Interns will be
required to participate in the daily husbandry and daily routines of the animal
department. This includes feeding animals, maintaining enclosures, daily record
keeping and animal health checks.
As an intern, you
will also help with the daily supervision of existing volunteers and
participate in the training of new volunteers and work experience students.
You will also
receive training and be expected to participate in keeper talks and park
events.
You will have the
opportunity to gain knowledge of the different aspects of the Wildlife Park
such as enrichment, medical treatment and record keeping. Where suitable, there
may also be opportunities for research projects to be undertaken.
Our preferences:
Preference will be
given to applicants with an animal related qualification or working towards an
animal related qualification
Some experience
within the zoo industry or with exotics would be desirable but not essential.
Applicants should be
enthusiastic, hard-working and have a willingness to learn new skills.
All internships are
purely voluntary and as such it is with regret that the Wildlife Park cannot
provide any financial support or expenses to those wishing to apply for these
positions.
Applicants will be
responsible for funding all flights and accommodation during their stay.
Closing date for
applications is: 30th Nov 2017
Apply for this job:
To apply for the
above position please send a CV and covering letter to the AWCP Park Manager:
Jessica Leaper.
Email: info@awcp.gi
Website: www.awcp.gi
Interviews will be
held as soon as possible afterwards, (These interviews be conducted via Skype
or similar media). To apply for this position please send your CV and cover
letter.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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