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Mammal Keeper
Location
Wingham, South East, United Kingdom
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
2-5 years
Compensation
£27.5K - £27.5K per year
Posted
20h ago
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Role overview
Summary
This role involves the day-to-day husbandry of various mammal species, including diet preparation, observations, enrichment, and positive reinforcement training. The keeper will also be responsible for cleaning and maintaining exhibits, leading public talks, and adhering to strict safe working practices.
We are looking for an ambitious individual to join our animal care team. If you want to be part of one of the UK's fastest growing zoos and are interested about the prospect of being part of something new, this position might be for you!
Wingham Wildlife Park is a family run wildlife park with big emphasis on animal husbandry, conservation, education and safety for our animals, staff, and visitors. We are looking for a likeminded “team player” who would fit in amongst our animal care team. This role will cover species on our mammal’s section such as White Rhino, Giraffe, Blesbok, Tapir, Pygmy Hippo, Visayan Warty Pig, Red Panda, Capybaras, Coatis, Meerkats, Wallaby’s, Patagonian Mara, Porcupines, Egyptian Fruit Bats, Northern Luzon Cloud Rats, Naked Mole Rats and a variety of other species.
The Candidate Will:
Be able to communicate on a one-to-one basis as well as leading public talks to large crowds.
Have proven experience working in a zoo setting (preferably with similar species)
Be able to work as part of a team and on their own.
Must be self-motivated and willing to expand their knowledge about our animal collection.
Be able to demonstrate initiative and a pro-active approach to completing tasks beneficial to the sections without always waiting to be asked.
Have exceptional time keeping skills.
Show excellent practical animal husbandry skills.
Have a valid UK driving licence or have good access to transport links.
The Role Involves:
Day to day husbandry of the animals covered by the section, including diet preparation, observations, enrichment, and positive reinforcement training.
Excellent observational and note keeping skills when working with the animals at the park.
Strict adherence to safe working practices.
Cleaning and maintaining exhibits and other designated areas.
This full-time position (40 hours per week) requires people to be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions. This position also requires people to be able to work on weekends, during school holidays and on bank holidays.
Updated 20h ago
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2-5 years
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Full Time
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Permanent
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£27.5K - £27.5K per year
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Company
Wingham Wildlife Park
Team size
Growing team
Location
Wingham, South East, United Kingdom
Wingham Wildlife Park is a family run wildlife park with big emphasis on animal husbandry, conservation, education and safety for our animals, staff, and visitors.
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Mammal Keeper
Wingham, South East, United Kingdom • Full Time