Animal Keeper - Primate Section

 

Animal Keeper - Primate Section

Salary commensurate with experience

Plus a living out allowance, or possibly, on-site accommodation.

 

Port Lympne works in conjunction with The Aspinall Foundation, a charity committed to the conservation of rare and endangered animals through breeding and reintroduction programmes. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a wide range of species and contribute to in-situ conservation programmes. Our continued involvement in Java means that there is a possibility to become involved in the reintroduction of Javan gibbons and langurs in Java.

 

The Role

 

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, based in Kent, is seeking a passionate, experienced, hardworking and motivated animal keeper to work with a team of enthusiastic keepers on our primate section. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake all duties on the section from general husbandry including cleaning and feeding as well as enclosure maintenance and record keeping.

 

Conservation education plays a big role in the park so there will be plenty of opportunities for talks and encounters with the public. We provide extensive staff training and will offer the opportunity to develop your professional skills and abilities.

 

The Person

 

You must have experience working with primates, gained in a mainstream zoological collection and a full valid driving licence is essential. You will be a good communicator with the ability to impart knowledge to the section. You will need to be confident around all types of primates with a hands-on approach to the restraint and handling of animals where necessary. Knowledge of health and safety is essential. A working knowledge of basic Office software will be an advantage, as well as an understanding of ZIMS. 

 

The position is full time, working 40 hours per week, worked five days out of seven and will include weekends and bank holidays. A flexible approach to working hours is essential in any animal job.All applicants must have right to work in the UK

 

Closing Date: Tuesday 9 February 2021

 

To Apply: Please email your full C.V. and covering letter to –

personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

 

Visit our website: www.aspinallfoundation.org to find out more about us.

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Animal Keeper - African Experience Section

 

Animal Keeper - African Experience Section

Salary commensurate with experience

Plus a living out allowance, or possibly, on-site accommodation.

 

Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks, in conjunction with the Aspinall Foundation, are a charity based organisation committed to protecting rare and endangered animals from extinction through captive breeding and reintroduction programmes. The parks are home of one of the world’s most prized wild animal collections and are one of the biggest visitor attractions in Kent.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team of dedicated African Experience keepers at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve. The section comprises of various species including; Rothchild Giraffe, Black Rhino, Ostrich, Eland, Chapman Zebra and Blue Wildebeest among others.

 The main duties will involve:

·      Observing the behavior, health and security of animals and reporting any problems

• Cleaning and maintaining enclosures
• Maintaining courteous and helpful relations with visitors
• Assisting with the movement and transport of animals
• Contributing to the enrichment of the species on the section

 

You must have experience working with animals, gained in a mainstream zoological collection and a full valid driving licence is essential. You will possess excellent all-round animal husbandry skills, combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

 

This is a physically demanding position, so candidates must have a good level of physical fitness. Experience of driving tractors is also essential to the role. It is desirable that you have previous experience of working with Giraffe, along with a broad understanding of species’ biology, husbandry and welfare.

 

This permanent role is 40 hours a week working 5 days out of 7 including weekends and bank holidays, the successful candidate will have a genuinely flexible approach to working hours. All applicants must have right to work in the UK.

 

Closing Date: Tuesday 9 February 2021

 

To apply: Please email a CV along with a covering letter to - personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

 

Visit our website: www.aspinallfoundation.org to find out more about us.

 

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The number of people who will actually read the posted vacancy  will actually be considerably less. Usually this will be between two hundred and three thousand. This will depend on the type of post, the time of the year and where it is located…of course not all will apply. I wish you the very best of luck in finding the right candidate for your post.

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Seasonal Bird Staff

 

Seasonal Bird Staff

An exciting and fulfilling opportunity for the right candidate.

Muncaster Hawk and Owl Centre is recruiting new seasonal Bird Staff to join our dedicated and loyal team.

Experience flying a variety of raptors in public displays, experiences, commentating to large audiences and engaging with visitors is desired, as is experience flying falcons and eagles. Further training can and will be provided if required.

A passion for birds and their conservation is a must, as well as enthusiasm and a love of working outdoors. This role will suit a hardworking individual who can work both within a team and independently. 

Although a seasonal position, it may be possible for the right candidate to extend their season or transfer to full time contract.

Staff accommodation is available.

Competitive salary will be discussed at interview dependent on experience.

Please email covering letter and CV to Stuart Lambourne at raptors@muncaster.co.uk

Closing date for applications is 22 March 2021

Job Purpose Highest standard of animal husbandry, displays, education and visitor experience.

Main Duties & Responsibilities                                      

Carry out daily bird husbandry and welfare. Involving cleaning and upkeep of aviaries.

Public flying displays. Free flying birds of prey and commentating to large audiences.

Experiences. Close encounters for visitors with the birds on a smaller one to one basis and leading wildlife tours.

Training birds. New bird arrivals will require training and experienced ones flown daily even if not in displays.

Centre and gardens maintenance and upkeep. Painting of aviaries and fences, grass cutting, plant tending etc.

Survey and monitoring. Some element of surveying and monitoring local wildlife may be required.

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The number of people who will actually read the posted vacancy  will actually be considerably less. Usually this will be between two hundred and three thousand. This will depend on the type of post, the time of the year and where it is located…of course not all will apply. I wish you the very best of luck in finding the right candidate for your post.

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Volunteer Zoo Keeper

 

Volunteer Zoo Keeper

 

Hanwell Zoo

 

Hanwell Zoo - 3 or 6 month Industrial Placement

 

Hanwell Zoo is an established Zoological organisation well known locally and within the industry. We run award winning Conservation Education and equitable engagement programmes, participate in a number of breeding programmes, are active members of zoo associations and are very community and conservation minded.

 

An industrial placement at Hanwell Zoo is well suited for those looking to develop their animal management skills, get a feel for the industry and what it's like to work in an operating zoo, and gain the essential experience often required to become a Zookeeper.

Our team is well positioned and experienced to demonstrate all aspects of zookeeping within our diverse collection. Each day, you will be given hands-on, practical experience in all aspects of zookeeping life and have tangible opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

The Position

Duration: 3 or 6 months, starting in April 2021

Hours: 35 hours a week
Time: 08:30 - 17:30 (inclusive of breaks)
Days: 5 days a week – over a 7-day week period
Place: Hanwell Zoo, Church Road, London, W7 3BP

This is an unpaid position and successful applicants must provide their own transport to and from the zoo. There is no accommodation available with this position.

The applicant must be:
Available 5 days a week for a continuous period of 3 or 6 months, including one weekend day per week.
Aged 18 or over
Independent, or be accompanied by a carer
Proactive and enthusiastic about conservation and animal management.
 

This 3-6 month volunteer placement will provide comprehensive experience in the following principles:
Husbandry: Caring for and conserving over 60 diverse species.
Nutrition: Health, diet preparation and designing diets plans.
Horticulture: Designing and maintaining green spaces within the zoo.

Administration: Record keeping, legislation and animal transfers.
Visitor Services: Conservation Education, visitor management, equitable engagement and social media.

 

To apply please send your CV and a cover letter to gregoryj@ealing.gov.uk

 

Interviews will be held on the week beginning: 15/03/21

 

Position available from: 1/04/2021

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ZooNews Digest has subscribers in over 1200 Zoos in 150+ countries. Zoo professionals are International.

The number of people who will actually read the posted vacancy  will actually be considerably less. Usually this will be between two hundred and three thousand. This will depend on the type of post, the time of the year and where it is located…of course not all will apply. I wish you the very best of luck in finding the right candidate for your post.

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Keeper

 

Keeper 

Dartmoor Zoological Society

 

 

Dartmoor Zoo are looking to employ a Keeper within the Animal Department. The successful individual will have relevant experience, good communication skills and a passion for all aspects of animal husbandry.  

  

Set in 33 acres of beautiful woodland with some stunning views of the surrounding countryside and a fantastic collection of animals, Dartmoor Zoo is a unique family day out in the beautiful South Hams of Devon. Our animal collection includes tigers, lions, zebra, gelada, lynx, cheetah, wolves, tapir, ostrich, capybara, owls, meerkats, and a fantastic collection of invertebrates and reptiles.

 

In the past 18 months, several new bird species have been added, including cranes and rollers; we have plans to further increase this collection over the next 2 years. There has never been a more exciting time to join our dedicated team. The zoo has many future development projects planned.

 

In this role you will work closely with our enthusiastic keepers to provide high standards of animal care for all mammal and bird species, incorporating the latest advances in husbandry. You will be accountable to the Curator and Senior Keepers and work alongside other Keepers to assist in overseeing Entry-Level Keepers, placement students and volunteers. Previous supervisory experience and a genuine interest in helping to train the next generation of zookeepers would be advantageous. 

 

You will be a good team worker, able to motivate others, as well as show initiative and have a positive outlook. You will work regularly on all rounds and play an integral role in training and enrichment, in addition to maintaining animal enclosures. For full details, please see the job description.

 

The successful candidate will: 

• be enthusiastic and hardworking
• have a minimum of two years full-time employed experience within an animal department of a zoo
• ideally have the DMZAA (or ANCMZA) or BSc (Hons) Zoology or related subject
• have a keen eye for detail and a good awareness of health and safety requirements
• gain knowledge of biology, ecology and captive requirements of both mammal and bird species
• have previous experience with a variety of species including birds
• be able to work in extreme outdoor weather conditions
• be computer literate and able to carry out daily record keeping (previous use of ZIMS desirable)
• have good verbal and written communication skills
• be able to work within a department team, both as a team player and using your own initiative
• have good organisational and time management skills
• be available to work on weekends, bank holidays and special events when required

Dartmoor Zoo offers a competitive salary and holiday package.

This role is a permanent fulltime position.

 

Go to Dartmoor Zoo website for the full Job Description and Application Form

 

https://www.dartmoorzoo.org.uk/get-involved/jobs/

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This vacancy has been posted out to the many thousands who read the popular Zoo Jobs Blog Page and then on to the 129,400 plus followers of the  ZooNews Digest Facebook Page. It is then immediately forwarded on to Twitter and then to Pinterest and Linkedin (8,000+ connections). Many vacancies are shared to individuals and groups. In short your vacancy will have the potential of reaching something in the region of some 80,000 plus people within 24 hours. Most of these people are working in a zoo environment, Keepers, Curators, Vets, Zoo Directors, Trainers, Aquarists and more.

ZooNews Digest has subscribers in over 1200 Zoos in 150+ countries. Zoo professionals are International.

The number of people who will actually read the posted vacancy  will actually be considerably less. Usually this will be between two hundred and three thousand. This will depend on the type of post, the time of the year and where it is located…of course not all will apply. I wish you the very best of luck in finding the right candidate for your post.

To make a donation to help with the continuation of the work of ZooNews Digest please click on the DONATE button on top left of this page. Thank you. I will be most grateful. elvinhow@gmail.com

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