Discovery Trail Keeper

British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA); Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WMSP Annual Pass & sister-site access

Retail shop discounts (20%)

Food & Beverage discount (50%)

VIP Experiences discount (35%)

Food & Beverage discounts at park (35%

Safari Lodge stays discount (10%)

Online doctor & prescriptions access

Counselling access

Online retailer discount portal

Job summary

West Midlands Safari Park in Worcestershire is seeking an Animal Keeper for the Discovery Trail. The role focuses on reptiles, invertebrates, bats and red pandas, with duties including feeding, cleaning, health checks and enclosure upkeep.

The successful candidate will have an animal-related qualification (HND or above) and prior experience; it is physically demanding but rewarding, with weekend/evening events and driving duties requiring a valid license.

Qualifications

• Requires animal-related qualification to HND level or above.
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Physically demanding but rewarding.

Responsibilities

• Care for reptiles, invertebrates, bats and red pandas.
• Perform husbandry tasks: feeding, cleaning, health monitoring and enclosure maintenance.
• Front of house: deliver talks and guest experiences.
• Some tasks in Safari Academy area.

Skills

Animal care

Wildlife knowledge

Communication skills

Observation & detail

Education

Animal-related qualification (HND or above)

Job description

West Midlands Safari Park
Worcestershire

Closing date for applications is: 24th Oct 2026

Contact: Angela Potter ([e-mail])
Sector: Animal Care
Type: Paid
Contract type: Full-time
Salary: 25759.50

West Midlands Safari Park currently has a permanent vacancy available for an Animal Keeper on the Discovery Trail Section.

This is an exciting opportunity, where we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate the ability and knowledge to work with an extensive range of species. The role involves mainly working with the reptiles, invertebrates, bats and red pandas. The position involves husbandry tasks, such as feeding, cleaning, health monitoring and enclosure maintenance delivered to a high standard. It includes monitoring of our guests and being front of house delivering talks and guest experiences. The role also includes some tasks with the animals in our Safari Academy area.

About You

The role requires someone who is confident, motivated and enthusiastic about wildlife conservation and has excellent communication skills. The successful applicant will require good wildlife knowledge and have an animal related qualification to HND level or above. We are looking for someone with previous experience in a similar role. It is a physically demanding but very rewarding role.

You will need to be observant with excellent attention to detail and be able to keep calm under pressure in a fast paced environment.

Due to driving company vehicles, we are looking for applicants who have full, valid driver’s licenses. Weekend, bank holiday working and flexibility in working hours is essential to this role. Some evening work will be required during special events throughout the year.

Benefits

• 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 also Water World Stoke On Trent
• 20% Discount in our retail Shops.
• 50% of Food & Beverage while on shift (Individual)
• 35% of VIP Experiences. Discounts do not apply to guided Minibus Tours.
• 35% off at selected Food & Beverage Purchases whilst visiting the park.
• 10% off stays in Safari Lodges
• 24 Hour access to an online doctor and access to online prescriptions.
• Counselling access.
• Online retailer discount portal.

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 amazing 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, giraffes, rhinos, hippos and red pandas, or sleep just a 'whisker' away from lions, white 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.