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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Keeper - Apes

Keeper - Apes

Wild Planet Trust - Paignton Zoo

Wild Planet Trust is a registered education, scientific and conservation charity established in 1957 and based in Devon, UK. We own two zoos in south west England, plus two local nature reserves and a National Nature Reserve. We support conservation in the United Kingdom and overseas using funds generated by the people who visit the zoos and the expertise and dedication of our staff.

Paignton Zoo first opened its doors as the Torbay Zoological Gardens in 1923. Almost 100 years later, our site, and work, has grown considerably and we are now one of the South West’s largest conservation organisations and top visitor attractions. There are over 230 species of animal that call Paignton Zoo home. As well as being a zoo, we’re also a botanical garden with over 4,000 species on record.

We have an exciting opportunity as we expand our team, for a Keeper to join our Mammal team in our Ape section on a permanent contract. This is a full time role working 38.75 hours over 5 days working hours will vary over a 7 day rota, including weekends and bank holidays. The salary for this position is £20,210.45 - £21,782.15 for a qualified keeper (experience related scale), or £16,845.40 - £18,316.35 per annum for a trainee keeper (age related scale).

What will this role involve?

You will be responsible for the hands-on day-to-day husbandry of a large and diverse collection of primates, including callitrichid, loris, orangutans, gorillas and more, focusing on animal welfare, bio-security, record keeping and ensuring that exhibits are maintained to the highest standards.

What skills and experience are required?

You will have at least 2 years of prior experience working with primate species in a zoological collection or similar establishment, preferably working with a wide variety of mammals. You will have a broad knowledge of husbandry practices, and how they are implemented and be reliable with good time-keeping and attendance. Ape experience would be an advantage.

Benefits of joining our team include:

28 days paid holiday pro-rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays) rising to 33 days’ pro-rata after 5 years
Company sick pay
Branded uniform provided (as required)
Relevant internal and external training provided
Free entry to our zoos for staff and immediate family
Complimentary tickets
Discounts in our Catering and Retail outlets (as applicable)
Free staff parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Headspace Premium App

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

To apply please complete the online application form on our website: www.paigntonzoo.org.uk/about-us/vacancies

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Marine Mammal Trainer

Marine Mammal Trainer

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our Team of Animal Carers.
If you have 3-5 years of experience in training Marine Mammals, you are a hard working individual with a strong willingness to learn and excel as a team player.

Please contact us at:
mm@mediterraneopark.com

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Keeper Ectotherm | Auckland Zoo

Keeper Ectotherm | Auckland Zoo

We are currently seeking an experienced Ectotherm keeper to join the Zoo's Animal Care & Conservation team. Working under the Team Leader of Ectotherms, the primary focus of the role is to help deliver the care of the Zoo's reptiles, amphibians, fish & invertebrates, providing best practice husbandry, contributing to our knowledge of these species through research and publication, and delivering world-class animal habitats and meaningful encounters to our 700,000 annual visitors. You will also help to develop and deliver a portfolio of related conservation programs in the field.

This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in the development of the Zoo's ectotherm section, to actively contribute to conservation both in the zoo and in the field, and to work with some of the world's most extraordinary ectotherms including unique New Zealand taonga like tuatara, wētāpunga and Archey's frog. The section maintains a growing number of ‘exotic’ species, soon to be complimented by an authentically-themed South East Asian ‘Swamp Forest’ tropical dome, which will be home to Sunda gharial, freshwater turtles, tortoises, and thousands of fish. The exciting challenges of bringing this complex project to life is just ahead.

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