Trainee Animal Keepers

2 weeks ago

Ulverston, Cumbria, United Kingdom Cumbria Zoo Company Ltd Full time
Job description

Safari Zoo are looking for highly motivated, driven team members who are committed to starting a career in the animal care industry to join our friendly and knowledgeable animal keeper team.


The successful applicants will be expected to undertake all duties to an exceptional standard from general husbandry including cleaning and feeding as well as enclosure maintenance, accurate record keeping, presenting to the public via keeper talks, manning free-roaming animal areas, providing accurate information to visitors, deliering animal encounters and leading or supporting public feedings.


Safari Zoo's keepers of tomorrow will;

  • Hold a full, valid driving license
  • Have excellent communication skills
  • Not be afraid of hard graft
  • Show demonstrable commitment and dedication to a future in the field
  • Show demonstrable commitment and dedication to making Safari zoo the best it can be as we continue to grow
  • Be able to follow protocols and procedures and work to zoo and industry guidelines
  • Be brimming with enthusiasm and ideas
  • Be confident to put forward their ideas to peers and senior team members
  • Have a hands on approach to all aspects of work: if you are looking for a theoretical, clean hands job these are not the roles for you.
  • Have a "can do" attitude
  • Be confident in working both in a team and on your own initiative
  • Want to be part of developing something amazing

Job Type:
Part-time

Work Location:
In person

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