Animal Keeper: Great Apes
Twycross Zoo is at a
very exciting stage of development with the first phase of a 20 year masterplan
already underway. The plan will see the zoo developing new habitats for a
refreshed animal collection starting with Gibbon Forest in 2016.
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
· Committed to
continued professional development
· A good team worker
· 2 years zoo
keeping experience and a relevant animal-related qualification such as ANCMZA
or DZMAA
The role is
permanent full time and includes weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is
paid monthly and we provide uniform and 31 days holiday per annum (including
bank holidays).
Please apply on-line
by sending your CV with a covering letter to:
This vacancy will
close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, therefore you
should submit your application as soon as possible.
Please mention ZooNews Digest should you apply for this post
Many Thanks
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