Senior Animal Keeper

Primates – Newquay Zoo

Salary: From £22,386.65 - £23,897.90 dependent on experience

Full-time: 38.75 hours

Permanent

Newquay Zoo, a registered scientific and education charity, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced keeper to join our team. You will be responsible for the hands-on day-to-day husbandry of our primates section.

You will have at least 4 years’ experience working with primates as well as having completed the DMZAA course or equivalent qualification.

Previous supervisory experience would be beneficial. You will be a self-motivated team player with experience of training new keepers. Good communication and ICT skills would be an advantage.

You will have a broad knowledge of husbandry practices and an understanding of Zoo license regulations and be keen to improve on nutrition, enrichment and animal training techniques within the department.

A full driving license is essential.

Newquay Zoo offers the following benefits (after probationary period):

28 days paid holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) rising to 33 days after 5 years.
Defined contribution pension scheme
Company sick pay
Branded uniform provided (as required)
Relevant internal and external training provided
Free entry to our 3 zoos for staff and immediate family
Complimentary tickets
Discounts in our Catering and Retail outlets (as applicable)
Free staff parking