Senior Keeper - Reptile Section

BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums); England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned zoological organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Keeper for its Reptile department. This full-time position requires a highly motivated individual with over 4 years of experience in a zoological collection. The role involves carrying out husbandry duties, ensuring animal welfare, and delivering engaging experiences for visitors. Join us to contribute to conservation efforts and provide unforgettable experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in a zoological collection.
• Ability to contribute to husbandry, breeding management, and enclosure design.
• Knowledge of safe working protocols.

Responsibilities

• Carry out husbandry duties for a range of species.
• Maintain high standards of welfare.
• Deliver enclosure encounters for zoo visitors.

Skills

Motivated

Hardworking

Understanding of risk assessments

Job description

Colchester Zoological Society

Closing date for applications is: 14th Nov 2025

Colchester Zoological Society (CZS) is home to over 150 species and is dedicated to supporting conservation projects around the globe. As an award-winning visitor attraction with over 1 million guests visiting each year, every staff member at the zoo works together to ensure that our guests have an enjoyable and unforgettable experience.

An exciting position has arisen for a Senior Keeper to join our team and contribute to our mission at CZS in a full-time role working within our Reptile department; responsible for a range of reptile, amphibian, fish and invertebrate species.

The candidate will work within the Animal Department to carry out husbandry duties and maintain high standards of welfare for the animal species in their care. As a Senior Keeper, the candidate will be required to input ideas for the continual progression and development of animal husbandry, breeding management and enclosure design on the section. The candidate will ensure safe working protocols and practices and have a good understanding of risk assessments. The job holder will deliver enclosure encounters and experiences to zoo visitors for a range of species across the section.

We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and hardworking, with a minimum of 4years’ experience working in a zoological collection. A personnel specification is available on the job description detailing essential requirements for the position.