Maternity Cover, Animal Keeper

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) Full time £25,792 - £30,000 per year

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

South West
Closing date for applications is: 26th Nov 2025
Contact: Kayla Seagrave ) Sector: Animal Care Type: Paid Contract type: Full-time Salary: Level 1 Keeper £12.40 per hour (£25,792.00 per annum).

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 Farm section, working 40-hours per week on a flexible rota which includes weekends and bank holidays.

We are proud of our Rare Breed focused Farm section. It's a prominent part of the collection and consists of a variety of breeding programmes throughout the year as well as seasonal changes on section.

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

Species held on Section
:
Highland Cattle, British White Cattle, Bison, Sheep, Pigs, Goats, Equines, Red Deer, Reindeer, Llama, Alpaca, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Gerbils, and Rats.

Applicants Must

  • Be familiar with the care required 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.

Curator's comments on vacancy:
'I look forward to welcoming someone enthused by our farm section onto the team. We will not be appointing anyone who sees the farm section as a steppingstone to more exotic species.
To Apply**
Apply for this job:

Please send your CV and covering letter via email, subject of emails should read
'Maternity Cover, Animal Keeper - Farm'
Your application must include an accurate summary of your relevant experience and a complete list of your working history. If your experience is with other zoo species, please describe and explain why you would like to work with these species. Covering letters should be no longer than 1 side of A4.

1st Stage interviews will take place via zoom, with a few select candidates being invited to the zoo for a 2nd stage which will include a trial working on section and a second interview.

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