Experienced
Zookeeper
Flamingo Land Zoo
Closing date: Sunday
13th December 2015
Flamingo Land
zoological department is looking for a zookeeper to join our team. Flamingo Land is one of the leading tourist
attractions in the UK, attracting more than 1.4 million visitors each year. The zoo currently has over 130 species across
a range of different taxa. We have an
active education department, our own research institute (in collaboration with
the University of York) and an award winning conservation project in
Tanzania. The zoo is also a member of
BIAZA, EAZA and WAZA.
Experienced
Zookeeper
The successful
candidate will join a dynamic team working on a variety of different sections
within the zoo, including Children’s Planet (small carnivores and reptiles),
the bird section, the primate section and large carnivores. There may also be an opportunity to be
trained on other animal sections within the zoo. All of our zookeepers are encouraged to
participate in a range of activities which include research, environmental
enrichment and education. The successful
candidate must have relevant experience of working in a zoological collection
and have passed the Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (or
equivalent). Experience with any of the
above mentioned taxa would be an advantage, but you will receive direct
training in the husbandry of these taxa. The successful candidate will be
expected to be very personable and able to communicate well with the visitors,
including delivering public talks. The successful candidate will also be
enthusiastic and a good team player.
Interviews will take
place on Wednesday the 16th of December 2015 and may include a practical
assessment. Unfortunately, only successful applicants will be contacted.
To be considered for
this vacancy, please send your CV and covering letter via email before 6pm on
Sunday 13th December 2015, postal applications will also be accepted:
Matt Scragg
Head Keeper
Flamingo Land
Kirby Misperton
Malton
North Yorkshire
YO17 6UX
01653668287
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