Penguin/bird Keeper

2 weeks ago

South West, United Kingdom BIAZA Full time

Oceanarium
- South West**Contact**:
**Sector**:

- Animal Care**Type**:

- Paid**Contract type**:

- Full-time**Salary**:

- £22000The Oceanarium is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate and pro-active Penguin Keeper to join our aquatics team and be at the forefront of the Penguin Beach Encounter experience.

Firmly established as one of the area’s most popular visitor attractions, the Oceanarium is home to a diverse range of creatures - from sharks, otters and penguins, to turtles, jellyfish and crocodiles.

The penguin keeper will provide the highest standards of care for the Oceanarium Humboldt penguin colony, in addition to the group of Inca terns that share the exhibit.

A key role in an exciting and dynamic facility, the keeper will be responsible for the maintenance, cleanliness and operation of the entire Penguin Beach and aviary area, offering regular talks, feeds and interactive opportunities to provide a captivating and immersive experience for visitors throughout the day.

The highest standards of animal welfare and husbandry must be followed at all times, ensuring all zoo licence regulations and BIAZA guidelines are adhered to and utilising ZIMS to fulfil record keeping and administration duties.

The role also includes the maintenance of the penguin quarantine area, maintaining the plantroom and LSS for the penguin facility as well as some responsibility for other aquatic exhibits in the aquarium.

The position includes on-call responsibilities on a rota basis as well as weekend and bank holiday working.

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