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Markus Wilder

Zoo Manager

Wild Discovery

Wild Discovery

North West Closing date for applications is: 31st Jul 2025
Contact: Neil Trickett ([email protected])
Sector: Management
Type: Paid
Contract type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000 pa

Wild Discovery is looking for a positive and proactive person to join the team in a senior role, supporting the Zoo Director in managing operational aspects of the zoo and its facilities; providing an overall lead with the animal husbandry and welfare for the animals in the collection and upholding excellent standards in all areas. It will be a hands-on, practical managerial role working with the animals and a small team of animal keepers and retail staff.  Supporting the Senior Team by implementing any changes necessary for the new SSMZP standards and working towards EAZA accreditation. 

Successful applicants will be invited to a first stage interview on the 13th August.  Second stage interviews will be conducted with those successful from the first stage, date for second stage interviews to be arranged.  All interviews will be conducted in person.

Apply for this job:

Please read the full job description and person specification here www.wilddiscovery.co.uk/careers/

Please send in a copy of your CV and covering letter to Neil Trickett at [email protected].

The closing date is 5pm on 31st July 2025.