Animal Ranger
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Yorkshire Closing date for applications is: 29th Jun 2025| Contact: | Aleksandra Socha ([email protected]) |
| Sector: | Conservation |
| Type: | Paid |
| Contract type: | Full-time |
| Salary: | £12.50 gross per hour |
Yorkshire Wildlife Park located in Branton, Doncaster is currently supporting a zoological site located in Cumbria. We currently have an exciting opportunity for two individuals to join the team, on a temporary basis, to provide an excellent standard of husbandry and welfare for a range of carnivore, hoofstock and primate species.
The positions are full time (40 hours per week), for a fixed term period of two months with a gross hourly rate of £12.50.
The successful candidates will:
- Feed all animals adhering to the instructions provided, ensuring that all animal’s nutritional requirements are met.
- Maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of all animal enclosures and back of house areas.
- Monitor all animals for signs of illness, injury or distress and promptly report any concerns.
- Ensure that animal record sheets and databases are kept up to date as required.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all RAPS (Risk Assessments and Protocols) and current operating procedures within the department.
Essential candidate requirements:
- Must be willing and able to complete physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions.
- Previous experience working in an Animal Ranger/ Keeper capacity within a zoo environment.
- Geographically located within a daily commuting distance of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
- Available for an immediate start.
Apply for this job:
To apply for the role, please email a copy of your CV to [email protected] alongside a cover letter which explains your motivation for applying, where you currently reside and your work availability.
