Full Time Senior Animal Keeper

Full Time Senior Animal Keeper

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo

London

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo is a small family run zoo focussing on educating and inspiring children to respect animals and their environment. A fun dynamic zoo playing an important role in the local community.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person to join our small team of keepers.

The applicant will be friendly, outgoing person with a flexible, “hands on approach” able to work as part of a team.

The role involves:

- General animal husbandry duties performed to very high standards

- Daily keeper talks requiring good presentation skills.

- Ability to interact with our visitors in a courteous and friendly manner and inspire our younger visitors.

- Grounds and enclosure maintenance. Good practical skills essential including use of hand tools.

Requirements:

- Previous animal husbandry experience within a zoological or animal collection essential - minimum 2 years

- Relevant qualifications in animal husbandry etc

- Small primate and exotic animal experience an advantage

- Driving licence preferred

This interesting and demanding job includes working Bank Holidays and weekends on rota

For application form contact Moira at Head Office

Telephone 01298814099   email info@batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms 

16th February 2015

www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

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