Zookeepers
Dublin Zoo
Dublin
Zoo holds the
prestigious position of being ‘Ireland’s Number One Fee Paying Family
Attraction’ having welcomed in excess of one million visitors each
year.
Our purpose
is to save wildlife and inspire a passion for nature – one person, one family
at a time.
Dublin Zoo
is currently seeking zoo professionals for the positions of ‘Zookeeper’ on a
full-time basis. Weekly hours will be 39 hours per week on average
including up to 36 weekends throughout the year.
The ideal
candidates will be highly motivated and passionate about wildlife, with the
skills required to communicate this passion and knowledge directly to our
visitors.
They must
demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of modern zoo practices in animal
husbandry, diets and environmental enrichment, as well as an understanding and
knowledge of research, conservation and health and safety practices.
The
successful candidates must have a minimum of 3 years experience working with
animals in a Keeper role in a Zoological Garden and/or Wildlife Park and hold a
Diploma in Animal Management from Sparsholt College, or equivalent. For some of
these positions, experience in great ape and/or elephant husbandry would be
essential.
Applications
should be made via email to Amy Vickers, Human Resources Department, recruitment@dublinzoo.ie or via
the Dublin Zoo website
www.dublinzoo.ie/careers (quoting
‘Zookeeper’ in the subject/message bar) no later than 5pm on Wednesday 7th July
2021
Dublin
Zoo is an equal opportunities employer
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