Animal Keeper: Hands-On Care & Enrichment

Battersea Park Zoo; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo in London is seeking a hands-on Keeper to maintain high welfare standards across both domestic and exotic species. The role involves a flexible 40-hour week, weekend and bank holiday work, and will suit someone who thrives in a small, passionate team.

You will perform daily checks, assist with enclosure maintenance, ensure correct diets and enrichment, and keep accurate records using ZIMS.

Qualifications

• 6 months paid employment in a UK zoological facility.
• Broad taxonomic knowledge of species commonly managed within zoological collections.
• Willingness to learn evolving husbandry practices, including enrichment programmes.
• Experience in reptile, amphibian, callitrichid or cebid husbandry is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate knowledge effectively to visitors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning across the zoo.
• Assist with enclosure/paddock servicing, maintenance and refurbishment.
• Prepare and provide diets for a range of species.
• Follow and maintain our behavioural enrichment programme for all species.
• Maintain accurate records using ZIMS.
• Engage with visitors to provide a positive experience.

Skills

Animal handling

Enrichment knowledge

Record-keeping (ZIMS)

Visitor communication

CPD commitment

Tools

ZIMS

Job description

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo in London is seeking a hands-on Keeper to maintain high welfare standards across both domestic and exotic species. The role involves a flexible 40-hour week, weekend and bank holiday work, and will suit someone who thrives in a small, passionate team.

You will perform daily checks, assist with enclosure maintenance, ensure correct diets and enrichment, and keep accurate records using ZIMS.