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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

Primate Keeper

Primate Keeper

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Salary: Up to £19,703 DOE

If on-site accommodation is not available or required, then a living out allowance is paid.

Living out allowance is £2,600 gross per annum (pro rata to working hours).

Howletts Wild Animal Park in Canterbury, Kent is recruiting for the position of Trainee Primate Keeper, to work 5 days per week 8am – 5pm.

Howletts is a world class wildlife park run by the international conservation charity The Aspinall Foundation and works to support a number of overseas conservation projects including the Java Primate Project in Indonesia. We are home to a collection of rare and endangered primates, including Javan gibbons, Dusky langurs, Sulawesi macaques, Pied tamarins and Gelada baboons to name a few.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual with an interest in animal management. You must have previous experience of working with animals, in a mainstream zoological collection, an awareness of current conservation issues and a passion for animal welfare. This position is a key role which will involve providing basic animal husbandry and regular interaction with the public. The applicant must be enthusiastic in contributing to the enrichment of the primate species around the park and must be confident in speaking to groups of people. A practical and proactive approach coupled with excellent organisation and communication skills are essential, as is a full valid driving licence. An animal management qualification would be advantageous.

A reliable mode of transport is recommended due to our remote location. All applicants must have right to work in the UK.

Closing Date: Friday 16^th July 2021

To apply: Please email you CV and covering letter to – personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

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

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CHIMPANZEE VOLUNTEER CAREGIVERS - Côte d'Ivoire

CHIMPANZEE VOLUNTEER CAREGIVERS - Côte d'Ivoire

Have you ever dreamt of working with chimpanzees? Apply for a position to work at Côte d'Ivoire's first and only primate sanctuary. A unique, life-changing experience!

Details:

*Minimum of 6 months

*French required

*Living conditions are rudimentary as we begin to build our facilities (no running water or electricity)

*Responsibilities may include primate care, camp management, construction supervision etc.

*Experience with primates preferred

*Experience or knowledge of construction preferred

Interested candidates should send their CV and motivation letters to akatiavolontaires@gmail.com

https://www.akatia.org/

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Experienced Bird Keeper

Experienced Bird Keeper

Ref No BK/AD/21

Permanent – Full Time – 40 hours per week (annualised)

Award winning Blackpool Zoo is looking to fill a key position within its Animal Department.

Blackpool Zoo is looking for an experienced Bird Keeper to assist in the daily care and husbandry needs of a large range of exotic birds, reptiles, small mammals and invertebrates that it currently maintains, many of which are managed as part of captive breeding programmes.

You will be joining the team at an exciting time in Blackpool zoos history. The section has in recent years undergone large scale redevelopment with the opening of World of wings, Rainbow landings and our Asian songbird aviaries in 2019. The section is currently home to over 70 bird species ranging from American flamingo, Eastern white pelican, Magellanic penguin, Black-casqued wattled hornbill, Blue crowned laughing thrush, Bali myna and Kea to name only a few. A number of small mammals, reptiles and invertebrates including Red Panda, Dwarf Mongoose, Asian Short-clawed Otter, Rhinoceros iguana and Yacare Caiman are also maintained on this section. We have further plans to continue developing the department and you will be an integral part of this.

You will need to be hard working, physically fit, enthusiastic and reliable. You should possess the Diploma in The Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) or an equivalent and have a minimum of three years bird keeping experience. Experience with incubation and bird hand-rearing techniques is not essential but would be desirable.

We currently offer a Salary of £20,411.00 per annum as well as a range of other benefits plus the opportunity to further your career within the zoological industry.

Subsidised single occupancy (on site) accommodation may be available if required.

Blackpool Zoo is one of the UK’s most established medium sized zoos, and in recent years the zoo has gone through a rapid modernisation and development process, which is still ongoing.

The Zoo is operated by Parque Reunidos, one of Europe’s largest leisure and attraction operators which specializes in the tourism/leisure sector. Parque Reunidos currently operates over 60 parks around the world and in normal times attracts over 21 million visitors annually

The closing date for applications is the 18^th July 2021.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews throughout the advertising period for this role. The role may therefore be filled prior to the closing date. We would encourage you to submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. All candidates will be notified of the outcome of the application by email within 4 weeks of submitting their application. We are only able to provide individual feedback to those candidates who are successful through to the interview stage.

Please send a detailed CV and covering letter explaining why you wish to be considered for this post to Mrs Anita Bubbins, Personnel Manager, Blackpool Zoo, East Park Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire. FY3 8PP or by email to anita.bubbins@blackpoolzoo.org.uk

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Experienced Elephant Keeper

Experienced Elephant Keeper

Ref No EK/AD/21

Permanent – Full Time – 40 hours per week (annualised)

Award winning Blackpool Zoo is looking to fill a key position within its Animal Department.

With its new multimillion-pound elephant facility ‘Project Elephant Basecamp’ opened in 2018 award winning Blackpool Zoo is looking to fill a Keeper position within its Elephant Section.

The successful candidate will be working in a protected contact keeping system and will be assisting in all aspects of the sections work, including the delivery of the zoos current Elephant care program to our existing 1 male and 5 female Asian Elephants. The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a close-knit team and will be able to demonstrate good communication skills both written and oral.

You will need to be hard working, physically fit, enthusiastic and reliable. You should possess the Diploma in The Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) or an equivalent and have a minimum of three years in a recognised zoological institution and have previous notable experience of working with elephants (preferably in a protective contact environment). A full manual driving licence is essential and previous experience of driving Tractors/Multipurpose vehicles would be advantageous.

We currently offer a Salary of £20,411.00 per annum as well as a range of other benefits plus the opportunity to further your career within the zoological industry.

Subsidised single occupancy (on site) accommodation may be available if required.

Blackpool Zoo is one of the UK’s most established medium sized zoos, and in recent years the zoo has gone through a rapid modernisation and development process, which is still ongoing.

The closing date for applications is the 18^th July 2021.

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Animal Keeper – Lemurland

Animal Keeper – Lemurland

Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park

Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park was opened to the public in 1970 and was, at the time, one of Britain’s first safari parks. We are now one of the most popular visitor attractions in Scotland. The Park has a strong focus on conservation, education and the local community. We also run a successful fundraising program for conservation “link to the wild”.

We are currently looking for an experienced and confident animal keeper to join our team working predominately with our lemurs and other small mammals and invertebrates. This position is offered on a full time, permanent basis.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity working as part of a small team with primary responsibility for the management and welfare of our lemurs and other small mammals and invertebrates.

The position involves husbandry tasks, such as feeding, cleaning, health monitoring and some enclosure maintenance all delivered to a high standard.

Applicant Requirements

This person must be a pro-active individual that will take a hands on approach within the department with an eye for detail and presentation.

The candidate must have an interest and some knowledge of lemurs and previous work experience would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be able to work well as part of a team, have the ability to use their initiative, display an interest in and commitment to animal welfare, environmental enrichment and conservation,

Weekend, bank holiday working and flexibility in working hours is essential to this role. Some evening work will be required during special events throughout the year.

Ensuring the safety of our visitors, staff and animals is of key importance and ensuring that health & safety protocols are followed at all times.

Applicant Essentials

Experience of working with similar species. Minimum 2 + years.
Good observation and communication skills.
Self-motivated and enthusiastic
High understanding of following safe working protocols
A current full driving licence.
Animal related qualification to HND level or above

Email recruitment@blairdrummond.com with a short covering letter and CV before 23rd July 2021. Please use ‘Animal Keeper – Lemurland’ in the subject line of your email so that your application can be identified.

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