Senior Keeper - Birds and Tropical Section

Senior Keeper

Birds and Tropical Section

Twycross Zoo – East Midland Zoological Society (TZEMS), the World Primate Centre, has over 1,000 animals and is the most comprehensive collection of primate species and subspecies in the western world. We have exciting plans for developing the Zoo further, continuing our work in conservation of endangered species and providing the very best environment that we can.

A position has become available for a Senior Keeper to join the Birds and Tropical Section. As a Senior Keeper, you will be able to work effectively without supervision and deputise for the Section Head and/or Deputy, if necessary. This role provides a unique opportunity to join the Zoo at a time when it is undergoing an exciting period of change.

The successful candidate will be required to have:

• extensive knowledge of the captive management and husbandry of birds gained in a similar environment
• knowledge and experience of incubation and rearing skills
• gained the Advanced National Certificate for the Management of Zoo Animals or equivalent
• a flexible work attitude and the ability to work as part of a progressive thinking team

The role is full time, including weekends, on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and will be commensurate with experience. We provide uniform, 31 days holiday and 5% employer’s pension contribution.

To apply for this position, please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org

Closing date for applications: Friday 24th June 2011

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Zoo Educator Vacancy (part-time)

PAIGNTON ZOO ENVIRONMENTAL PARK

Zoo Educator Vacancy (part-time)

We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic and motivated educator to work throughout all age ranges. This is a part-time post of 25 hours per week with flexibility to respond to the needs of the Department.

Educators plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of educational activities and programmes for students and our general visitors both within the Zoo and as outreach.

Applicants should have a relevant degree and have worked as a teacher or in a similar role as an environmental educator. They should have the ability to work independently and as part of a team and be willing to work flexibly including some evenings and weekends as required.

Terms and conditions:
• 25 hours per week (5 day week)
• 28 days annual leave per annum (including Bank Holidays)
• Starting salary - £10.04 /hour

For further details, full job description and specification please contact:

Michelle Youd, Education Administrator, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EU
Email: education@paigntonzoo.org.uk  reference EDU01
Telephone: 0844 474 2224

Closing date for applications will be Friday 24th June 2011 and we expect to interview during the week of 11th July 2011.

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is an education, scientific and conservation charity dedicated to protecting our global wildlife. Charity Number 300923.

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National Seal Sanctuary - Animal Care Assistant – 40 hours

Animal Care Assistant – 40 hours

Reporting To: Displays Supervisor and Senior Animal Care Assistant
Department: Displays
Direct Reports: None
Contract: Hourly Paid / Full Time

The Role

A challenging position has arisen for a full time Animal Care Assistant at the National Seal Sanctuary, Cornwall.

Core responsibilities for the positions include:

 daily maintenance of the Seal Hospital facility and its surroundings;
 rescue, rehabilitation and release of grey seal pups;
 resident animal care and husbandry, including training and enrichment;
 daily maintenance of physical resources, pools and associated systems;
 the delivery of entertaining and informative daily talks to visitors.

The Person

Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in applied animal care, handling, and husbandry. Most important is a firm understanding of the core functions and values of the Sanctuary, and a strong desire to support the Sanctuary team in maintaining the highest standards of performance in all job responsibilities.

The candidates will need patience, a good sense of humour, superior communication skills, a strong sense of teamwork, and flexibility with working hours/days. Excellent health, stamina and strength, and a full clean driving licence, are essential.

The Application

To apply, send a cover letter and full CV to:

Tamara Cooper,
Displays Supervisor,
National Seal Sanctuary,
Gweek,
Cornwall
TR12 6UG
E-mail: sarah.vine@merlinentertainments.biz

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Closing date: 17th May 2011

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Head Bird Keeper

Head Bird Keeper

• Minimum of 5 years Falconry experience
• Join an enthusiastic team
• Section includes a variety of birds: Birds of Prey, Penguins, Parrots, Pheasants.
• Falconry Experience
• Tour and Talks experience

• Free flight presentation training
• General Animal Husbandry
• Handling and Training
• Diets and Feeds
• Enclosure Maintenance and Design
• General Park Up Keep
• Opportunity to learn other sections
• Basic Diary and record keeping

• 6 day rota, paid monthly, statutory holiday allowance
• Full PWP animal park uniform
• Due to the nature of the business and the duty of care to our animals, a flexibility to hours is essential
• Please send CV and Covering Letter to Lynn Whitnall, either by post or email:

The closing date for this will be Friday 20^th May

Lynn Whitnall
Director
Paradise Wildlife Park
White Stubbs Lane
Broxbourne
Hertfordshire
EN10 7QA

lynn@pwpark.com

01992 470490 ext 232
http://www.pwpark.com/

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Animal Care Assistant – National Seal Sanctuary

Animal Care Assistant – 20 hours

Reporting To: Displays Supervisor and Senior Animal Care Assistant
Department: Displays
Direct Reports: None
Contract: Hourly Paid / Part Time



The Role

Two challenging positions have arisen for part time Animal Care Assistants at the National Seal Sanctuary, Cornwall.

Core responsibilities for the positions include:

 daily maintenance of the Seal Hospital facility and its surroundings;
 rescue, rehabilitation and release of grey seal pups;
 resident animal care and husbandry, including training and enrichment;
 daily maintenance of physical resources, pools and associated systems;
 the delivery of entertaining and informative daily talks to visitors.

The Person

Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in applied animal care, handling, and husbandry. Most important is a firm understanding of the core functions and values of the Sanctuary, and a strong desire to support the Sanctuary team in maintaining the highest standards of performance in all job responsibilities.

The candidates will need patience, a good sense of humour, superior communication skills, a strong sense of teamwork, and flexibility with working hours/days. Excellent health, stamina and strength, and a full clean driving licence, are essential.

The Application

To apply, send a cover letter and full CV to:
Tamara Cooper, Displays Supervisor, National Seal Sanctuary, Gweek, Cornwall TR12 6UG
E-mail: sarah.vine@merlinentertainments.biz


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Closing date: 17th May 2011

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Aquarist - Oban SEA LIFE Centre

The Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary opens a window into a watery wonderland, teeming with amazing sea creatures of astonishing variety. Nestling amidst the pine trees on the shores of picturesque Loch Creran, the Centre combines a spectacular aquarium with a busy rescue and rehabilitation facility for both common and grey seal pups.

The Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary is Scotland's leading animal rescue centre caring for dozens of sick, injured and orphaned seal pups every year. To continue this wonderful work we are seeking an aquarist to be part of the team.

In this varied and very hands on role you’ll be key to ensuring our displays are educational as well as world class, displaying Scotland’s beautiful creatures to the highest standards. Naturally cleaning will be a big part of your role to ensure our creatures are fit and healthy but you’ll also get involved in daily feeding, presentations to our visitors and rehabilitation of any rescued seals.

Joining us means you’ll be part of the Merlin Entertainments Group, the worlds second largest entertainments operator. Despite the economic downturn we continue to grow across the world with many new acquisitions and new sites in the pipeline, so rest assured your future is secure.

The Person

The ideal person will be a keen fish-keeper, with a good knowledge of both marine and freshwater systems. Experience within the aquarium or fish farming industry would be advantageous, but not essential, as full training will be provided. More important, is the drive and enthusiasm to develop your knowledge and skills and apply them appropriately. As part of a busy and small team, you must be well organised, physically fit and capable of working with others. A flexible approach to working hours is also essential as this is not a job with 9-5 hours

The Benefits
Being apart of the Merlin Entertainments Group there'll always be further opportunities to grow, develop and try new things – plus full and continuous support along the way. As you’d expect we offer an excellent package of benefits including:

• Free tickets for all Merlin attractions
• Discounts and special offers
• Pension scheme
• And more……

If you have what it takes, why wait………………………. APPLY NOW

Email application: Debbie.Lonnen@merlinentertainments.biz

We believe in equality of opportunity and employ people solely on the basis of their abilities.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:  28/03/2011 

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Manager of Primadomus - Villena, Spain

AAP Sanctuary for Exotic Animals, is a European shelter for primates and other non-indigenous mammals. The animals that end up with AAP in Almere, the Netherlands, often come from illegal trade, circuses, animal laboratories or from private persons. After a period of intensive care, most animals find a new home with the help of AAP.

For animals that cannot be placed elsewhere AAP has opened AAP Primadomus, a life time care centre in Spain. This centre opened in 2009 and is located in Villena on the Spanish east coast, near by Alicante. Currently 18 primates, of which 9 chimpanzees live in AAP Primadomus. In the future there will be place for many more animals. A further developed European strategy broadens the future function of Primadomus. The goal is that Primadomus develops into a rescue and rehabilitation centre (similar to AAP Almere) and becomes the representative of AAP in Southwest Europe.

For AAP Primadomus we are looking for an enthusiastic Manager to fill this post.


Your role
In this challenging and independent job you will be responsible for managing AAP Primadomus. You will be responsible for all activities as care giving to the animals, communication / Public Relations, influencing policymakers and all general management matters as Finance, Human Resources and Facility Management. Together with your small but closely involved team of paid workers and volunteers you will operate and further develop AAP Primadomus. Your job has a lot to offer: you will be the face and representative in Spain and Southwest Europe and will keep in touch with relevant parties, like local authorities and other governmental organizations in Spain. You are capable of communicating and building relationships with different parties: from suppliers to interest groups.

As a member of the management team of the AAP organization you contribute to the long term plans of our organization. You draw up year plans for Primadomus within the guidelines of the long term plans. You give account to the management in the Netherlands. Of course you will receive the necessary assistance from the Netherlands or from local advisors concerning ethology, food, veterinary business, but also staff matters and legal affairs.

In the beginning you will manage a small (international) team from 3 to 5 people and a few volunteers. This number may grow, depending on the further development of the size and range of activities in the future.

For this job we are looking for a pioneer who wants to take the responsibility to build the future of AAP Primadomus.

Your qualifications
Affinity with animals and AAPs objectives
* Higher vocational education and acting accordingly
* Experience and/or knowledge of animal welfare
* Experience in care giving of primates, preferably chimpanzees, is a preference
* Experience in general management (a.o. Finance and Human Resources)
* Spanish and English-speaking
* Good social, executive abilities and communicative skills
* Flexible attitude; capable of switching between actual practice and management
* Driving licence

Our offer
We are offering a challenging position with a great deal of responsibility in an open, international and professional organization in an environment where animals and humans come first. Your initial salary will vary between € 2.061,- and € 2.600,- per month plus 2 extra payments of the same amount (gross based on a 40 hours workweek), depending on age and experience, with a possible increments annually.

For more information check our website http://www.aap.nl/  or call Erik Peeters, Operational Manager, tel. 0031-(0)36-523-8787.

Send your letter of application and your CV before 28 February 2011 under reference number 2011-03-PRMSP preferably by mail to elly.koppers@aap.nl  or by regular post to Stichting AAP, Kemphaanpad 1, P.O. Box 50313, 1305 AH Almere, The Netherlands, attn. Elly Koppers, Coordinator Personnel Department.

Gathering information concerning references and carrying out a practically-oriented assignment will be part of the selection procedure!

Please keep in mind that the first and second round interviews will take place at AAP Primadomus (Villena, Spain) on respectively the 8th an 9th of March and the 18th of March. The last round will be held at AAP Almere in the Netherlands in the last week of March.

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Veterinary Nurse – part-time - Edinburgh Zoo

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) owns and manages Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park. The Wildlife Park is a premier visitor attraction, based at Kingussie in the Highlands, with many Scottish and other species, some of which are now extinct in the wild. Edinburgh Zoo is the second biggest paying visitor attraction in Scotland (after the Castle along the road), with over 650,000 people each year enjoying an excellent day out. Of equal importance is our excellent international reputation for our conservation and education programmes and we are looking to the future with confidence. We’ve been a charity since our founding in 1909 and maintain a keen commercial edge to ensure we can sustain our excellent reputation. Our mission is to inspire and excite our visitors with the wonder of living animals, and thus to promote the conservation of threatened species and habitats.

Veterinary Nurse – part-time
A vacancy has arisen for a Veterinary Nurse to work within the Animals, Education and Conservation Department. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience working with a variety of animal species and be a fully qualified Veterinary Nurse. Experience working with exotic animals in a zoo or wildlife park setting would be desirable. The candidate must have excellent communication skills, be a proven team player and have a positive and confident approach to work. The post is a part time position, 22.5 hours per week and flexibility on shift patterns is desirable.

Salary for this post will be in the region of £16,000 pro rata.

Closing date is 5pm on 25th February 2011, with interviews planned early March.

For full information on how to apply, please email jobs@rzss.org.uk  with a note of interest and follow the instructions.

Visit http://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/

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Deputy Section Head, Elephants

Twycross Zoo – East Midland Zoological Society (TZEMS), the World Primate Centre, has over 1,000 animals and is the most comprehensive collection of primate species and subspecies in the western world. We have exciting plans for developing the Zoo further, continuing our work in conservation of endangered species and providing the very best environment that we can.

A position has become available for a Deputy Section Head keeper to join the Life Sciences Directorate. This role provides a unique opportunity to join the Zoo at a time when it is undergoing an exciting period of change. Reporting to the Section Head of the elephant section you will be part of the team responsible for our herd of Asian elephants and play an active role in developing the department in line with the Zoo’s strategic aims. The successful candidate will be required to:

• Supervise and develop staff
• Demonstrate that they have either attained a relevant animal management qualification or be prepared to take the Advanced National Certificate for the Management of Zoo Animals
• Have good communication skills and be able to communicate with visitors on either a one-to-one basis or presenting to a larger audience
• Have a flexible work attitude
• Work as part of a progressive thinking team

This is a hands-on role and applicants must possess good all round animal husbandry skills and be able to motivate a team. Substantial experience in animal management is necessary for this position, with experience of working with elephants being essential. Experience of EEP, TAG or other relevant areas of zoological conservation work would also be advantageous. A proactive and positive approach together with good communication skills and an overall understanding of the role of the modern zoo is essential.

The role is full time, including weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform, 31 days holiday, 5% employer’s pension contribution and the possibility of on-site accommodation.

To apply for this position, please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org

Closing date: 7th February 2011

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WOW! Gorilla Outreach Officer

Fixed term position until 31st August 2011
Salary Range £16,750 - £17,500 per annum (pro-rata for months worked)

Our Learning Department requires a full-time Outreach Officer to deliver our WOW! Gorilla programme to schools, businesses and community groups.

You will be required to provide and coordinate an outreach and support service to all schools, community groups and businesses that sponsor/buy a gorilla sculpture as part of the WOW! Gorilla programme. Background information on this programme can be found on our website http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, wildlife and conservation knowledge with the enthusiasm to share this with others. You must be able to work independently and as part of a team and be flexible and able to work under pressure. Basic ICT skills are essential.

For details on how to apply and a copy of the job description, person specification and the application form please visit http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/

Closing date for applications is 3.00 pm on Monday 24th January 2011, postal applications only; we will not be accepting any by email.

Please ensure that you pay sufficient postage and that your envelope is clearly marked ‘WGO application’.

Bristol Zoo Gardens is a registered conservation and education charity.

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Senior Keeper/Keeper - Elephant Section

Senior Keeper/Keeper - Elephant Section

Twycross Zoo

£15,104 to £17,300 pa

Twycross Zoo is in Leicestershire, a registered charity and home to over a thousand animals of 250 different species. We have exciting plans for developing the Zoo further, continuing our work in conservation of endangered species and providing the very best environment that we can. We have recently opened our new Sri Lankan themed elephant experience ‘Uda Walawe’ which incorporates sand and grass paddocks, as well as a large pool. We have also completed improvements to the indoor stabling so as to provide a sand floor. Our current herd consists of 1.4 Asian elephants, including a young bull born in 2009 as a result of AI. We continue to support AI and research projects.

We currently have a vacancy for a new Keeper to become the 5th person in our elephant team. We have a close contact approach to elephant management and train them to obey commands in a calm and consistent manner, enabling healthcare maintenance to be carried out. The correct candidate will be required to:

• Supervise and develop staff (depending on grade)
• Demonstrate that they have either attained a relevant animal management qualification or be prepared to take the Advanced National Certificate for the Management of Zoo Animals
• Have good communication skills and be able to communicate with visitors on either a one-to-one basis or presenting to a larger audience
• Have a flexible work attitude
• Work as part of a progressive thinking team

Full training will be given as required, as required. However, applicants must have experience as a professional animal keeper, although not necessarily with elephants.

Pay ranges from £290.46 pw (£15,104 pa) for a Trainee Keeper up to £332.69 pw (£17,300 pa) for a Senior Keeper. Grade is determined by the job holder’s level of competence, expertise and knowledge, not length of service at the Zoo. Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform, 31 days holiday, 5% employer’s pension contribution and the possibility of on-site accommodation.

If you are interested, please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org

Closing date: 15th October 2010

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Voluntary Primate Keeper Internship

Wild Futures’ Monkey Sanctuary

Voluntary Primate Keeper Internship

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This is a one-year long post, which is unpaid but for which you will be provided with shared accommodation and food. It is an exciting opportunity to develop a wide range of skills, working alongside an experienced team, with the chance to earn a recommendation from a highly respected primate sanctuary. There may be an option to take an NVQ in animal care, dependant on funding. All of which are assets to anyone passionate about pursuing a career in animal welfare and conservation. Selected candidates will be invited to visit the Sanctuary and be formally interviewed for this position and selected according to demonstrated ability to fulfil the following:

Primary responsibilities
You should be aware of and have a commitment to the aims of Wild Futures. You will work primarily with a small group of monkeys. This may be Barbary macaques (Macaca sylvanus) and a patas monkey (Erythrocebus patas) or woolly monkeys (Lagothrix), depending on the needs of the groups at the time. You will be expected to learn to distinguish individual monkeys, their backgrounds and to show a sensitivity to them which indicates your suitability as a keeper. Over the course of the year, you will (under the supervision of experienced staff) become one of the monkeys' primary caregivers; cleaning, maintaining and enriching enclosures and preparing and distributing food and medication, whilst monitoring the health and well-being of the monkeys in your care. You will be responsible for maintaining daily up-to date information on the status and wellbeing of each individual through a computer database.

Other responsibilities
The Sanctuary is open to the public for six months of the year. You will need to learn about the monkeys and the ethos of the Sanctuary sufficiently, so you can talk to and educate visitors and run workshops. You should demonstrate confidence and willingness to do this.

You will also:

Be asked to supervise short-term volunteers on other cleaning routines, making enrichment and other tasks that are essential to the day to day running of the Sanctuary.

Be asked to assist with other work such as territory maintenance, grounds and gardening work, campaigns and computer work, as well as work in the shop, at the desk or in the café (especially during busy times), as the need arises.

Need to share responsibility for certain tasks with members of staff and other interns (such as cleaning the public toilets, cooking for the household and washing house laundry) via a rota system.

Be expected to develop and maintain good communications with all team members and evolve a co-operative living and working relationship with other members of the community. A monthly review process will enable you and the team to monitor your progress and mentor you through your internship.

Show that you can be flexible in your work, adapting to new situations as they arise and you will be able to prioritise work according to tasks you have been given (with monkey care always being the most important).

Be expected to work five full days a week and to be flexible about your days off.

You will have an allowance of thirty days annual leave over the course of your internship. Applicants must be UK or EU residents or have permission to work in the UK.

The next internship post potentially begins in January 2011. Please send a CV and letter of interest before 1st December 2010 to Healthcare/Internship, preferably via email. Please include a SAE if you apply by post.

healthcare@wildfutures.org

Healthcare/Internship
Wild Futures
The Monkey Sanctuary
Murrayton House
Looe
Cornwall

http://www.wildfutures.org/

Registered Charity no. 1102532

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Lead Qualified Keepers - Banham Zoo

Lead Qualified Keepers - Banham Zoo

Two exciting opportunities have arisen at Banham Zoo for Lead Qualified Keepers to join our existing team.

About the role:

Working under the direction of the Head Keeper the successful candidates will work alongside our existing lead qualified keeper with a variety of taxa including primates, cats, hoofstock, birds and small mammals. Flexibility is key to the successful operation of the animal department as a whole and each position will be expected to provide cover and assistance for the others as and when required. The successful candidates will be self motivated and have a hands-on approach to their respective roles and will be expected to lead by example.

Key Objectives:

Care for the animals to the highest possible standards under the direction of the Head Keeper.

Assist and support the Head Keeper in all aspects of animal and staff management.

Work alongside the keepers reporting to these positions, supervising, motivating and generally ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times.

About you:

You will have the ANCMZA or an equivalent qualification and have extensive experience in some of the taxa identified above. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and a proven ability to motivate and manage staff reporting to this position.

You will have a through understanding and interest in modern zoo animal management, including animal enrichment and training using positive behaviour methods.

Be computer literate with a excellent understanding of Microsoft Word and ARKS. A working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Access are desirable.

About us:

Based at Banham Zoo you will work an average 40 hour week with alternate weekends off, however, working hours will be flexible and include bank holidays and occasional evenings.
Some additional weekend cover will be required to provide holiday cover.

Salary and benefits:

These posts attract an annual salary of £19,000 per annum.

In addition to this we are able to offer a company pension scheme, relocation expenses and assistance with accommodation costs will also be available to the successful candidates.

A copy of the job description/person specification for these roles is available on our web site http://www.banhamzoo.co.uk/

To apply, either by email or post, please send covering letter, CV and application form to the HR Manager Lynn Mellish, at either Lynn.mellish@banhamzoo.co.uk  or Banham Zoo Ltd, The Grove, Kenninghall Road, Banham, Norfolk NR16 2HE. Closing date for applications is 31st August 2010.

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Washington Park Zoo - Zoo Keeper

Zoo Keeper - Washington Park Zoo

The Washington Park Zoo is looking for a motivated professional person to become part of our team. Animals under the care of this person include non-venomous snakes, lizards, turtles/tortoises, amphibians, as well as some birds and mammals.


Duties include all aspects of daily animal care and maintenance including cleaning, feeding, watering, observing, enclosure maintenance, propagation, monitoring health, medicating under veterinary supervision, record keeping, education exchanges with zoo guests, and other aspects of professional animal care and management.

The position requires knowledge of herpetology, including husbandry and exhibitory techniques, nutritional requirements, behavior, common diseases, capture, restraint and propagation methods. Also needed is an ability to work independently, use initiative, maintain accurate records and write meaningful reports. This person should be flexible and adaptable to working within the framework of a small zoo.

This person must demonstrate good problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills. Other duties include plant care in and around exhibits and assisting with projects and coverage in other sections of the zoo. The position requires a respect for animals, professional attitude about the work and about working as a team member for the benefit of the animals.

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Six months to one year experience in animal care (exotics). Must possess a valid driver's license. Physical aspects of the job requires standing, stooping, sitting, twisting, walking and lifting of feed sacks and hay bales (50 pounds.)

This is a full-time position normally involves work on weekends and holidays. For more information and for an application please go to Michigan City, Indiana Personal Department at City hall - http://emichigancity.com/cityhall/personnel/pdf/Emplapp.pdf


Personnel Department
100 East Michigan Boulevard
Michigan City, Indiana 46360
voice:(219) 873-1427
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Elephant Keeper - Based at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

ELEPHANT KEEPER

circa £20,000 pa

Based at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire

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ZSL is looking for an Elephant Keeper to join their world class Elephant Team based at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire

The successful candidate must:

 Have a proven track record of working with Elephants and be familiar with all aspects of elephant management 

 Supervised and developed staff and work experience students.

 Attained the ANC in the Management of Zoo Animals or equivalent, or be prepared to undertake the 3 year Animal Management Course.

 Good communication skills, enthusiasm and an outgoing and friendly personality in order to communicate with visitors on a one-to-one basis and in front of a large audience.

 Be flexible both in approach to work and working hours.

 Be totally reliable, and be able to work effectively within a well disciplined team

 Have a full driving licence



To apply, please send a full CV including a covering letter detailing your suitability for the above position to: Human Resources Department, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade, Nr Dunstable. Beds LU6 2LF or email dawn.sharpstone@zsl.org

Closing date for applications is: Friday 11 June 2010

The Zoological Society of London is a registered Charity. No: 208728

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Avon Gorge and Downs summer education officer

Based at Bristol Zoo Gardens

Avon Gorge and Downs summer education officer

Salary £15,450 per annum, pro-rata for months worked

A summer education officer is required on a 6 month fixed-term contract.

You will be required to teach stimulating, enjoyable and informative sessions to school and other groups on the Downs. You will also help widen the range of groups that visit the Downs by promoting these sessions to new audiences. And, assist with summer holiday events and craft activities at public events.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, British wildlife/conservation knowledge and the enthusiasm to share this with others, the ability to work independently and in a team, ICT skills, the ability to work under pressure and be flexible.

The salary for this position is set by the Avon Gorge and Downs Wildlife Project steering group and is £15,450 per annum, pro-rata for months worked.

To apply for this position download the documents from http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/

Please send the completed application form, completed recruitment monitoring form and up to date CV to Mrs Sarah Eason, Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA. Email applications will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications is 3.00pm on Thursday, 18th March. Interviews will take place on Thursday 25th March.

Bristol Zoo Gardens is a registered conservation and education charity.

Programmes Keeper - Wellington Zoo

Programmes Keeper - Wellington Zoo

Want to join a Zoo who’s dream is to be the best little Zoo in the world?


Wellington Zoo is a treasure, housing significant populations of animals, plants and people who are passionate about conservation, education and recreation. Some 180,000 people visit the Zoo each year. The Zoo conserves precious species and raises awareness of the human contribution to both the destruction and sustainability of ecosystems.

Under the management of the Wellington Zoo Trust, the Zoo is heading in new and exciting directions. The Trust’s vision is for the Zoo to be a magical place of learning and fun, bringing animals in their environments and people who visit together.

We have an opportunity for a team player with excellent communication skills to be part of our Programmes Team, responsible for conservation based animal presentations in the Zoo’s Wild Theatre and well as providing daily care to our collection.


The position is full time (40 hours per week on a 5 day a week roster including Saturdays and Sundays).


So, if you can demonstrate…

• The completion of the National Certificate in Captive Wild Animal Management or equivalent qualification.

• A sound experience in captive animal keeping and modern husbandry techniques.

• Successful application of behavioural and environmental enrichment techniques.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• The ability to work with limited supervision, solve problems and work well in a team environment.

• The ability to work on a roster that includes weekends and public holidays.

• Good written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Have a background in Animal Training and Conditioning

• An ability to be flexible and maintain calm demeanour when working with potentially difficult, dangerous, and unpredictable animals and birds

• A comprehensive knowledge of conservation issues and the role of the modern Zoo

…then this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!


Applications must be received by 5pm Monday, 8 March 2010.


To apply please email your covering letter, CV and completed application form to zooapplications@wellingtonzoo.com or post it to Print and Production Assistant Vacancy, c/- Wellington Zoo Trust, 200 Daniell Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021.

Please download the application form and job description here.

For more information please e-mail: zooapplications@wellingtonzoo.com



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