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Intern Bird Keeper

Bird Keeper & Trainer Internship

Location: Millets Wildside, OX135HB
Position: Full-Time

Millets Wildlife Park is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our animal team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse collection of birds, including raptors and wetland species, while helping to deliver engaging free-flight demonstrations and memorable visitor experiences.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be involved within the daily care, training, and welfare of a variety of bird species. Working as part of a dedicated animal team, you will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of husbandry and assisting within presenting educational demonstrations that inspire our visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily care and husbandry of a range of bird species, including raptors and wetland birds.
• Preparation and distribution of diets.
• Monitoring animal health, behaviour, and welfare, reporting any concerns promptly.
• Maintaining enclosures, aviaries, and associated facilities to a high standard.
• Training birds for free-flight demonstrations and educational presentations.
• Delivering high-quality flying displays and animal experiences for visitors.
• Assisting with enrichment programmes to promote positive welfare.
• Maintaining accurate animal records and training logs.
• Supporting conservation, education, and public engagement initiatives.

What we are looking for

• Experience with birds and/or birds of prey preferrable
• Passionate, willingness to learn and develop
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, flexible, and willing to work weekends, bank holidays, and busy seasonal periods.

 

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work with a diverse and exciting bird collection.
• A supportive and passionate team environment.
• Ongoing training.
• The chance to contribute to outstanding visitor experiences and animal welfare standards
• Key stone experience within falconry skills and other birds

If you are passionate about birds, keen to develop this further then we would love to hear from you