Maternity Cover Animal Keeper

6 months ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Noah's Ark Zoo Farm Full time

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 Primates & Small Mammals section, working 5 days a week which includes weekends and bank holidays.

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, a 'can-do' attitude to problem solving, good team working and communications skills, as well as the ability to maintain high standards of hygiene.

**Species held on section**: Siamang, Ring-tailed Lemur, Ruffled Lemur, Meerkat, Cotton Top Tamarin, Skunk, Porcupine, Prairie Dogs, Bennet's Wallaby and Bactrian Camels.

**Applicants must**:

- Be familiar with the care provided 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 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.

**Salary: Level 1 Keeper - £22,089.60 per annum (£10.62 per hour)**

**To apply**:



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