Animal Keeper - Africa Section

We are looking for a passionate, articulate, and dedicated new team member to join our experienced team working on our Africa section.

We are offering the successful candidate the appropriate keeper level to reflect skills and experiences. Levels from a trainee, who would demonstrate potential and aptitude to develop within the role and have made steps towards a professional animal keeping career. Up to a level 2 keeper with years of relevant experience and relevant skills.

This is a key role within the team, and you will take a full and proactive role in the daily management of the section, as well as helping with other sections as and when required.

This is a full-time position working a 40-hour week on a flexible rota (including weekends and bank holidays).

Species held on section: White Rhino, Giraffe, Zebra, Ostrich, Rhea, Pygmy Goats.

Applicants must:

• Be familiar with the care required for a variety of species on section.
• Have an animal-based qualification.
• Be highly motivated.
• Have high standards of hygiene when working.
• Have a full manual driving licence.

Key aspects of the role:

• Assist in the daily management and care of all animals on section, including food preparation and feeding, enclosure maintenance, enrichment, and training
• Deliver talks, encounters, and experiences to our visitors.
• Drive the company vehicle for collection of resources, e.g., feed and veterinary supplies.
• Contribute to a positive team culture.