Experienced Animal
Keeper (Displays), Animal Encounters
Woburn Safari Park
is home to some of the world's most magnificent and endangered animals. The Park consists of a Foot Safari, Road
Safari and catering outlets and is enjoyed by families looking for a fun day
out. It is also home to The Safari
Lodge, a unique events venue.
We are currently
recruiting for a dedicated, reliable and confident team member to join our
successful Animal Encounters section, based in the Foot Safari area. This position is offered on a full time,
permanent basis.
You will be
responsible for maintaining a safe environment for both yourself and the
visitors by adhering to associated risk assessments and protocols without
exception.
Working as part of
the demonstrations team, you will deliver high quality educational and
entertaining displays of natural behaviours. The successful applicant will have
the opportunity to work with and train an exciting collection of birds,
reptiles and mammals, including, but not exclusively; raptors, psittacines and
Californian sea lions; and be a part of continually developing and improving
the daily displays.
The zoo animal
management qualification (DMZAA) is desirable but not essential for this
position, however; you would be expected to work towards achieving this.
The successful
applicant will need to be a highly motivated, flexible, hard working individual
who has a good understanding of animal behaviour and previous experience
training and working with a variety of species. The ability to take part in
public presentations is essential as well as exceptional animal husbandry
skills, high standards of animal care and excellent communication skills.
To apply please click HERE
Our ideal candidate
will have significant experience with the species we hold, however those
candidates’ with comparable experience will be considered.
Preference will be
given to applicants that have worked and/or volunteered within the following
fields: Zoos, Safari Parks, Farming/Agriculture & Equestrian.
Closing date: 27th
July 2018
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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