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Markus Wilder

Volunteer - West Section

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

South West Closing date for applications is: 28th Sep 2025
Contact: Kayla Seagrave ([email protected])
Sector: Animal Care
Type: Volunteer
Contract type: Part-time
Salary: n/a

Role:  West Section Volunteer

Day/s available: Tuesday

Minimum age: 21 years +

Length of placement:  6 months

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our committed and friendly team of volunteers. 

We welcome applications from candidates with a keen interest in animal husbandry and conservation.  Candidates should also be able to demonstrate that they are team orientated, hardworking, proactive, and positive in their attitude to all tasks.

This placement will mainly be based around our Viva South America exhibit, but there may be the opportunity to gain experience with the other species on section. Candidates will be required to always follow safe working practices and security protocols when working around Category 1 dangerous animals.

This is a one day a week voluntary position lasting 6 months working from 8am until 5pm (winter hours may vary).

Species held on section: 

  • Andean Bears
  • African Lions
  • Giant Anteater
  • Six-banded Armadillo
  • Lowland Tapirs
  • Capybara
  • Mara
  • Poison Dart Frogs
  • Ring-tailed Coatis

Day to day tasks

  • Assisting keepers with daily cleaning
  • Preparation of animal diets
  • Creating enrichment
  • Collecting and providing browse
  • Assisting with routine husbandry tasks

 

Apply for this job:

Please complete the application form that can be found on our website, www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk/careers and email it to us.  Please make the subject headings of emails 'West Section Volunteer' 

Please note we do not accept CVs for this position.