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Maternity Cover, Animal Keeper - West Section

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

South West Closing date for applications is: 13th May 2026
Contact: Kayla Seagrave ([email protected])
Sector: Animal Care
Type: Paid
Contract type: Full-time
Salary: Level 1 Keeper: £26,561.60 per annum (£12.77 per hour)

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm has an opening to join our committed team of animal keepers on a full-time basis covering Maternity leave on our West Section.  The role is 40-hours per week on a flexible rota which includes weekends and bank holidays.  This will be on a minimum 9-month contract.

This role will play a full and active role in the daily running of the section across all species, so prior experience is required.  We expect applicants to have knowledge and practical experience of at least some of the species concerned, a strong work ethic and a can-do attitude to problem solving, good team working and communication skills as well as the ability to maintain high standards of hygiene.

Species held on West section: African Lions, Tiger, Spectacled Bears, Coatis, Tapirs, Capybaras, Mara, Giant Anteater, Armadillos, Poision Dart Frogs

Applicants must:

  • Be familiar with the care required for a variety of species on section.
  • Have an animal-based qualification.
  • Be highly motivated.
  • Have high standards of hygiene when working.
  • Have a full, manual, driving licence.

Other job holder expectations:

  • Assist in the daily management and care of all animals on section, including food preparation and feeding, enclosure maintenance, enrichment, and training.
  • Deliver talks, encounters, and experiences to our visitors.
  • Drive the company vehicle for collection of resources, e.g., meat and veterinary supplies.
  • Contribute to a positive team culture.

 

Apply for this job:

Please send your CV and covering letter via email, your subject heading of emails should read 'Maternity Cover, Animal Keeper - West Section'

Your application must include an accurate summary of your relevant experience and a complete list of your working history.  If your experience is with other zoo species, please describe and explain why you would like to work with these species.  Cover letters should be no longer than 1 side of A4.

First stage interviews will take place via zoom, with a few select candidates being invited to the zoo for a second stage, which will include a trial working on section and a second interview.