Experienced
Zookeeper
Flamingo Land Zoo
Closing date: 15th
Aug 2016
Flamingo Land Zoo is
looking for an experienced zookeeper to join our team for the ungulate
department. 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 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.
The successful
candidate will be focused on working with a range of animals on the ungulate
department including black rhinoceros and white rhinoceros, Rothschild’s
giraffe, common hippopotamus, Bactrian camels and also includes Marsupials and
a variety of South American species. Keepers rotate around all areas in the zoo
so will also be expected to undertake work on other sections as required. 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 at least
three years’ experience working in a zoological collection and have passed the
Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (or equivalent). A
current driving licence is preferred. Experience with any of the above
mentioned species would be an advantage, but you will receive direct training
in the husbandry of these species. The successful candidate will be expected to
be very personable and able to communicate well with visitors, including
delivering public talks. The successful candidate will also be enthusiastic and
a good team player.
Interviews will take
place the week after the closing date above.
How to Apply: Please email a CV and covering letter by 15th
August 2016 to:
Samantha de Belle
Head Keeper
Ungulates
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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