Carnivore Keeper

BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums); England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wildlife attraction in the UK is seeking a passionate Carnivore Keeper to join the team. The role involves daily husbandry tasks including feeding, health monitoring, and enclosure maintenance of various carnivore species. Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic about wildlife conservation, possess relevant qualifications, and be flexible with working hours. Additional perks include free admission to the park and discounts.

Benefits

WMSP Annual Pass for free admissions

35% Discount in retail and catering outlets

24 Hour access to online doctor

Counselling access

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Confident and motivated individual.
• Previous experience in a zoological collection preferred.
• Passionate about wildlife conservation and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily husbandry tasks including feeding and health monitoring.
• Monitor guests and operate watch towers.
• Maintain enclosures to a high standard.

Skills

Wildlife conservation enthusiasm

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility in work hours

Education

Animal related qualification HND level or above

DMZAA completion

Job description

West Midlands Safari Park

Worcestershire. Closing date for applications is: 16th Nov 2025

West Midlands Safari Park are recruiting for the position of Carnivore keeper.

This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent keeper to join our Carnivore section. For the right candidate, this post offers a fantastic opportunity to work with an extensive range of Carnivore species in a Safari Park setting.

The position involves delivering daily husbandry tasks such as feeding, cleaning, health monitoring, animal training and enclosure maintenance delivered to a high standard. The role also includes monitoring of our guests and operating watch towers.

About you

The role requires someone who is confident, motivated and enthusiastic about wildlife conservation and has excellent communication skills. You will have gained an animal related qualification HND level or above or have successfully completed the DMZAA. Ideally, we are looking for someone with previous experience in a zoological collection, although full training will be given. We require someone who will be passionate and enthusiastic about wildlife conservation while understanding the importance of safe working practices.

You will need to be flexible in your approach to work outside of standard business hours, including weekends, bank holidays and evenings.

Due to driving in animal restricted areas, we are looking for someone who has a full, valid driving licence.

As well as benefiting from working in a unique and beautiful setting, you’ll also receive a range of additional perks to employment including:

• WMSP Annual Pass which gives you and your family and friends free admission and theme park wristbands, and free entry to our sister site Drayton Manor Park.
• 35% Discount in our retail and catering outlets and off park special events.
• 24 Hour access to an online doctor and access to online prescriptions.
• Counselling access.
• Free onsite parking.

What we are

West Midlands Safari Park is an award-winning visitor attraction, located in Worcestershire in the heart of England. It is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and critically endangered species, with a four-mile safari drive-through, walk-through Discovery Trail, African Village and Lemur Woods, as well beautiful walking trails, allowing guests to experience up close encounters with hundreds of exotic animals. Guests can also choose from a wide range of catering and retail outlets, as well as enjoying a large amusement area with over 25 rides and attractions providing the ideal venue for family days out.

In 2021, the Park introduced Safari Lodges – luxury accommodation allowing guests to stay overnight for the first time. Guests can wake up to incredible sights of elephants, giraffe, rhino and red panda, or sleep just a ‘whisker’ away from lions, tigers and cheetahs.

In addition, the park is home to three incredible venues – Spring Grove House, Treetops Pavillion and Cellarz, which play host to weddings, corporate events and social celebrations.

What we do

Our mission is to bring people together to create unique wildlife experiences that exhilarate, educate and leave memories to last a lifetime.

Our 200-acre site allows us to do just that, whether you’re a day guest, wedding guest or overnight guest! We create experiences unlike no other, attracting visitors from across the Midlands and beyond.

Our brand and our team members live by our core values. We’re passionate and work with a sense of togetherness, always striving to be progressive, with preservation at the heart of everything we do, all while creating unforgettable experiences.

Through these principles we aspire to achieve our vision: to be the number one UK wildlife attraction through the creation of immersive animal habitats and unique visitor experiences.

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