Animal Keeper
Internship
Alameda Wildlife
Conservation Park
Gibraltar
The Alameda Wildlife
Conservation Park is a small collection of exotic animals set in Gibraltar
Botanic Gardens. We currently have two vacancies for voluntary internships for
a period of 3-6 months (including a one month probationary period). Interns will
have the opportunity to work with all the animals in our collection.
Role and
Responsibilities:
• The primary role
of the interns will be to participate in the daily husbandry and daily routines
of the animal department. This includes feeding animals, maintaining
enclosures, daily record keeping and animal health checks.
• As an intern, you
will also help with the daily supervision of existing volunteers and
participate in the training of new volunteers and work experience students.
• You will also
receive training and be expected to participate in keeper talks and park
events.
• You will have the
opportunity to gain knowledge of the different aspects of the Wildlife Park
such as veterinary treatment, enrichment and record keeping.
• Where suitable,
there may also be opportunities for research projects to be undertaken.
Terms of placement:
• Interns will be
required to work from 9am to 5pm five days a week on a rota basis. This will
include some weekends and bank holidays as necessary.
Requirements:
• Preference will be
given to applicants with an Animal related qualification or working towards an
Animal related qualification
• Some experience
within the zoo industry or with exotics would be desirable but not essential.
• Applicants should
be enthusiastic, hard-working and have a willingness to learn new skills.
All internships are
purely voluntary and as such it is with regret that The Wildlife Park cannot
provide any financial support or expenses to those wishing to apply for these
positions. Applicants will be responsible for funding all flights and accommodation
during their stay.
Application:
Interviews will be
held as soon as possible afterwards, (These interviews be conducted via Skype
or similar media).
To apply for the
above position please send a CV and covering letter to Ms Jessica Leaper.
Closing date for
applications: 15th January 2017
Email: info@awcp.gi
Website: www.awcp.gi
Or send to the AWCP,
Botanic Gardens, Red Sands Road, P O Box 843, Gibraltar.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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