Senior Keeper - Birds
Tropical Wings Zoo
is one of the best interactive zoo attractions in Essex. We pride ourselves on providing a unique
butterfly and animal experience with fun for all age groups.
We are currently
looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Keeper for our bird
section.
Main Duties
• General
animal husbandry duties performed to very high standards.
• Daily
encounters requiring good presentation skills.
• The
ability to interact with visitors of all ages.
This is an
interesting and demanding job and the position requires hard work and
dedication.
Working closely with
the Head Keeper and Deputy Head Keeper, you should be team orientated as well
as being able to work on your own initiative.
We inspire our
employees to enjoy their role, share ideas and be instrumental in the
development of the Zoo.
You should possess
at least 2 years animal keeping experience and have strong experience with all
species of birds within a BIAZA or EAZA recognised institution and will ideally
have completed and passed a Diploma in Animal Management (DMZAA) or equivalent.
Excellent
communication skills are required for this role as you will be engaging and
presenting to the general public, children and/or young people.
The ideal candidate
should have proven presentation and husbandry skills, together with a flexible,
‘can do’ attitude.
We operate on a 5
out of 7 day working week and working at weekends and bank holidays is an
essential requirement of the position.
Debbie Fox
HR Manager
Tropical Wings –
01245 425394
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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