Wildlife Care Specialist
1 week ago
">Zoo Keeper for Presentations TeamChester Zoo, located in Cheshire, is seeking a skilled Wildlife Care Specialist to join our Presentations team. This role involves caring for various species, including California sea lions, penguins, flamingos, and more.
">Main Responsibilities:
- Perform daily husbandry and training of animals using positive-reinforcement techniques
- Clean enclosures, prepare diets, record-keeping, and site maintenance
- Plan and execute environmental enrichment for the animals under your care
- Deliver educational animal talks and demonstrations to provide memorable experiences for visitors
">Requirements:
- A minimum of three years' experience working in a zoo environment
- Demonstrable skills in positive reinforcement training are essential
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- DMZAA or equivalent qualification would be desirable
- Experience in free-flight bird training and Marine Mammal training is preferable
- A good understanding and experience in working with a broad range of taxa
- Ability to stay focused and in control under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in delivering animal talks and demonstrations
">Benefits:
- An estimated annual salary of £25,000 based on industry standards
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- 'Enjoy the Ride' Merlin Annual Passes - 6 passes per year, including one for personal use and five to gift to loved ones
- Merlin Magic Pass – 20 free tickets for you and your family to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world
- Company bonus
- Discounts on LEGO purchases and on-site retail shops and restaurants
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
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