Zoo Keeper

Drusillas Park is an award-winning family attraction and we’ve got an exciting opportunity for a new full-time Zoo Keeper.

We are a team of hardworking animal lovers who care about nature and love Drusillas Park. We’re proud to be one of the best small zoos in Europe and want to hear from you if you think you can help us keep being better We’re home to animals from all over the world including many endangered species. From red pandas to two toes sloths, from binturong to macaques
- we have them all. In fact, we have a diverse collection of primates. We are committed to supporting global conservation efforts and achieving the highest possible standards of zoo animal welfare.

Our animal sections are mixed taxa and all new keepers are mentored by our team of experienced keepers. We encourage career progression and development.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Someone confident and outgoing with a minimum of two years’ experience working animals and able to commit to working full-time.
- A team player and someone with the skills to communicate effectively with colleagues and members of the public.
- Someone who is confident to carry out animal encounters in a friendly, approachable, inclusive and professional way.
- Someone who has a positive and approachable attitude with a good work ethic.
- We’d ideally like you to have completed the Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals or similar.
- Ideally, you would live in the local area.
- We offer a competitive salary, subsidised lunches, staff benefits and a sensible relocation package (if required).
- Applicants must have a full driving licence and a car.

Ultimately, you’ll know that you’ll help us to inspire and inform people and help us achieve the highest standard of care for our animals.

Benefits of joining our team:

- We are a friendly, fun, inclusive and hardworking bunch
- 28 days paid holiday pro-rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Company sick pay
- Branded uniform provided (as required)
- Relevant internal and external training provided
- Free Annual membership for immediate family
- Regular complimentary tickets
- Discounts in our Catering and Retail outlets (as applicable)
- Free staff parking

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking

Work Location: One location