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Zoo Manager

Manor Wildlife Park is located in southwest Wales.   Pembrokeshire is one of the UK’s most stunning natural regions. From the famous Pembrokeshire Coast National Park stretching 186 miles of rugged cliffs, sandy bays and wildlife-rich habitats. To world famous beaches like Barafundle, Whitesands and Freshwater West, boasting golden sands and clear water.  Skomer, Skokholm and Ramsey are internationally important for puffins, guillemots and Manx shearwater sea birds. 

MWP is home to a range of animals from a family of Sumatran tigers, with the latest addition of four tiger cubs born this summer.  White rhinoceros, Moon bears, Scimitar horned Oryx, Saki monkeys, Howlers monkeys.  We are members of EAZA and participate in conservation breeding programmes. 

 The Role – Zoo Manager 

The Zoo Manager will be responsible for leading the animal care team and ensuring the smooth and professional management of the park’s animal collection. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Animal Care & Species Management: Oversee the welfare, husbandry, safety and enrichment of a diverse range of species, ensuring best practice in all aspects of animal and population management.  Work with conservation breeding programmes, following recommendations to ensure healthy populations of threatened species. 
• Working collaboratively with the Head Keeper – to deliver all aspects of animal care and management to the highest of standards. 
• Staff Leadership: Manage, motivate, train and support a team of animal keepers, overseeing rotas, staff development, and performance. Foster a positive team culture built on collaboration and accountability. 
• Zoo Licensing & membership organisations:  Manage the park on a daily basis to ensure compliance at all times with zoo licensing standards under the Zoo Licensing Act. Lead on record keeping, documentation, and follow-up actions.  Where applicable ensure the park meets the requirements for membership of zoo organisations such as BIAZA and EAZA. 
• Health & Safety: Review, maintain and monitor high standards of health, safety, and biosecurity for staff, visitors, and animals. Lead and manage the zoo firearms team and emergency protocols. 
• Education & Visitor Engagement: Create and support the delivery of engaging visitor experiences, talks, and educational initiatives that promote conservation and inspire public interest in wildlife. 
• Strategic Development: Work alongside the Park Director to plan and deliver long-term improvements to animal facilities, conservation work, and visitor experiences. 

About You 

We are looking for an individual who can bring knowledge, leadership, and enthusiasm to the role. 
 
Essential Experience & Skills: 

• Proven leadership in a zoo, safari park, or wildlife park environment 
• Strong knowledge of animal husbandry and welfare standards across a range of species 
• Demonstrated experience of managing populations of animals in ex situ environments
• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of staff  management 
• Familiarity with zoo licensing, inspections, and compliance processes 
• Experience overseeing and developing emergency procedures in a zoo environment and an understanding of zoo firearms legislation and implementation 
• Excellent organisational and communication skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
• A proactive and hands-on, positive team leadership style 
• Effective time management and IT skills 

 Desirable: 

• Experience in conservation projects and education initiatives 
• Knowledge of species planning and zoo habitat development
• An understanding of zoo membership organisations 

 What We Offer 

• A chance to lead and inspire a passionate, dedicated animal care team 
• Competitive salary (based on experience
• Optional free on-site accommodation for 6 months (for the right applicant) 
• The opportunity to live and work in beautiful Pembrokeshire, near world-class beaches, countryside, and cultural attractions 
• A chance to directly influence the growth and development of a unique wildlife park 
• The opportunity to be part of conserving threatened species through collaboration with conservation breeding programmes and organisations