Primate
Keeper Internship (unpaid)
We have an exciting opportunity
for an enthusiastic person who wants to gain valuable zoo animal keeping
experience, to work alongside keepers on the Primate Section at Howletts Wild
Animal Park and benefit from getting involved in our ground breaking
reintroduction projects.
Howletts Wild Animal Park,
situated near Canterbury in Kent, works in conjunction with The Aspinall
Foundation, a charity committed to conservation and the reintroduction of
captive bred species back into their natural habitats. Howletts is proud to be
home to a collection of around 160 rare and endangered primates, including Javan
Gibbons, Dusky Langurs, Sulawesi Macaques, Pied Tamarins and Gelada Baboons.
The Aspinall Foundation manages a
number of projects across the world including Congo, Gabon, Madagascar and
Indonesia. In February we are reintroducing a group of captive born Javan
Langurs and a Javan Gibbon to our reserve in Indonesia and a further group of
Javan Gibbons will be sent
“Back
to the Wild” later this year.
We are looking
for candidates who are willing to commit to a minimum of 6 months to a maximum
of 12 months and be willing and available to work from 8am to 5pm, 5 days per
week. Weekend work and bank holidays may be required.
This is a
physically demanding position so candidates must be physically fit, self
motivated and have a genuine interest in conservation and primates. This is an
unpaid internship that would benefit someone already qualified or established in
conservation or animal care.
A valid driving
licence is required for the internship and please be aware that unfortunately we
are unable to offer accommodation.
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Please apply by emailing a CV and
covering letter outlining why you are the right person for the internship
to:
Please put the position you are
applying for in the subject line.
Closing date:
Monday 11th February 2013
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