Mammal Keeper
Blackpool Zoo
Blackpool Closing date for applications is: 19th Jan 2024| Contact: | Nichola Day ([email protected]) |
| Sector: | Animal Care |
| Type: | Paid |
| Contract type: | Full-time |
| Salary: | £24,420 per annum |
Blackpool Zoo is one of the UK’s most established medium sized zoos, and is operated by Parques Reunidos, one of Europe’s largest leisure and attraction operators which specialises in the tourism/leisure sector. Parques Reunidos currently operates 61 parks around the world and in normal operating times attracts over 21 million visitors annually.
We are currently looking for an experienced Mammal Keeper to join our existing team of keepers, assisting in the daily care & husbandry needs of our animals. The successful candidate will also help in developing and moving forward the section within the framework of the animal department's aims and objectives.
The zoo houses a wide range of mammal species and the successful candidate will have experience caring for a variety of mammal taxa, some experience of working with Cat 1 species would be desirable.
A minimum of 3 years working in a recognised zoological institution alongside the DMZAA or an equivalent qualification is considered essential for this role. Experience of working with Great Apes would be desirable.
Apply for this job:
To apply, please send a detailed CV and covering letter explaining why you wish to be considered for this post to Nichola Day, People and Organisation Manager by emailing [email protected]
