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Markus Wilder

Africa Section Volunteer

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

South West Closing date for applications is: 14th Nov 2025
Contact: Kayla Seagrave ([email protected])
Sector: Animal Care
Type: Volunteer
Contract type: Part-time
Salary: n/a

Role:  Africa Section Volunteer

Day/s available: Saturday

Minimum age: 18 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 is a one day a week voluntary position lasting 6 months working from 8am until 5pm (winter hours may vary).

Species and breeds held on section: 

  • Giraffe
  • Zebra
  • Ostrich
  • Rhea
  • Southern White Rhinos

Day to day tasks:

  • Assisting with daily cleaning
  • Preparation of feeds
  • Creating enrichment
  • Collecting and providing browse
  • Assisting with routine husbandry tasks such as foot trimming and carrying out routine health checks.

Apply for this job:

In order to apply, please send the completed application form (that can be found on our website, www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk/careers) via email, please make the subject headings of your emails 'Africa Volunteer Application'

Please note that CVs will not be acceptted.