Experienced Zookeeper
Flamingo
Land Zoo
Closing
date: Wednesday 13th February 2019
Flamingo Land Zoo is looking for an
experienced zookeeper to join our team.
Flamingo Land is one of the leading tourist attractions in the UK,
attracting more than 1.4 million visitors each year. The zoo currently has over 130 species across
a range of different taxa. We have an active
education department and an award winning conservation project in
Tanzania. The zoo is also a member of
BIAZA, EAZA and WAZA.
The successful candidate will join our
existing team of zookeepers and could work with any of our animal
sections. Experience with any of the
following taxa would be an advantage; ungulates, primates and carnivores. All of our zookeepers are encouraged to
participate in a range of activities which include research, environmental
enrichment and education.
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- · Experience of working in a zoological collection
- · Passed the Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (or equivalent)
- · A current driving licence (preferred)
- · Experience with any of the above mentioned taxa (you will receive direct training in the husbandry of all species at Flamingo Land)
- · Excellent communication skills
- · Experience of delivering keeper talks and visitor engagement activities
- · Computer knowledge and experience of ZIMS would be an advantage
Our zookeepers work five days out of seven
with 30 days annual leave. A competitive
salary is provided along with a staff reward scheme.
Interviews (including practical sessions) will
take place the week after the closing date above.
How to Apply: Please email a CV and covering letter by 13th
February 2019 to:
Victoria Stretch
Assistant to the Zoo Manager
Flamingo Land
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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