Animal Keeper: Great
Apes
Twycross Zoo is at a
very exciting stage of development with the first phase of a 20 year master
plan already underway. The plan will see the zoo developing new habitats for a
refreshed animal collection starting with Giraffe Savannah and Gibbon Forest in
2015.
We currently have a
vacancy for an Animal Keeper to work on our Great Apes section. This area
manages all four species of great ape; gorilla, chimpanzee, orangutan and
bonobo.
Key
Responsibilities:
· Basic animal
husbandry and regular interaction with the public
Key Skills &
Requirements:
· Enthusiastic,
motivated and with an interest in zoo animal management and education
· Commitment to
continual professional development
· A good team worker
· 2 years zoo
keeping experience and a relevant animal-related
qualification
The role is
permanent and includes weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we
provide uniform and 31 days holiday per annum (pro rata).
Please apply on-line
by sending your CV with a covering letter to
Closing date: Sunday
31st May 2015 or once sufficient applications have been received.
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