Animal
Keeper (Great Apes)
Twycross Zoo
Animal
Keeper (Great Apes)
East Midland
Zoological Society has been running Twycross Zoo for almost 60 years in the
heart of England in Atherstone. We are an award-winning conservation and
science-led zoo which is rapidly growing, and pre-Covid, were welcoming over
600,000 people every year to our 100-acre rural site.
We are an
ambitious organisation keen to drive the conservation and scientific aspects of
the zoo to new heights as well as optimising on commercial advantages. We are
the only zoo in the UK to house all 4 great apes - Gorilla, Orangutan, Bonobo
and Chimpanzee - and we care for some of the most endangered animals to the
highest welfare standards, including an extensive primate collection plus
tiger, leopard, giraffe, rhino, penguin, flamingo and giant tortoise represented.
The Role
- Animal Keeper (Great Apes)
As an Animal
Keeper, you’ll play a key role in caring for our Great Apes, ensuring that
animal keeping is carried out to the Zoo’s required standards. Your duties will
include but not be limited to:
- Preparing and distributing food
and water to animals
- Learning about the animals and
reporting any animal health concerns to the Section Head
- Assisting with maintaining
enclosures, food preparation and public viewing areas to a high standard
of hygiene, cleanliness and exhibition
- Answering enquiries from the
public in a helpful and polite manner, whilst working closely with the
Visitor Experience Team and delivering animal encounters
- Motivating and encouraging
colleagues, assisting with the development of Trainee Keepers and
providing guidance to work experience students and apprentices
To learn
more and/or apply please click HERE
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