Experienced Zookeeper

Flamingo Land Zoo

Closing date: 22nd February 2021

Flamingo Land Zoo is looking for an experienced Zookeeper to join our team. The successful candidate will work on various areas of the zoo with an extended number of species in a permanent role, upon successful completion of a probation period. Flamingo Land is a family run popular theme park and zoo in North Yorkshire, and the zoo is a member of BIAZA and EAZA.

The successful candidate will be working with a range of species including, but not restricted to, birds, aquatics, hoofstock and reptiles. Experience in these fields would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

All of our Zookeepers are encouraged to participate in a range of activities which include research and environmental enrichment . The successful candidate would ideally have the Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (or equivalent). A drivers licence is preferred.

The successful candidate will be expected to be very personable as there is a requirement to communicate well with visitors, including delivering public talks and general good customer service. The successful candidate should also be enthusiastic, a good team player and be able to use the correct chain of command whilst doing so.

Interviews will take place the week after the closing date shown. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

We offer a competitive salary, as well as a range of staff benefits and discounts from both national and local suppliers. Holiday Entitlement: 30 days.

How to Apply:

Please email a CV and a covering letter to Sam DeBelle C/O personnel@flamingoland.co.uk by 22 February 2021.

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