Zoo keeper – Permanent (subject to a three month probationary period)

BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums); Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading zoo in Scotland is seeking a passionate Zoo Keeper to provide excellent care for its animals. The role includes responsibilities across eight sections, engaging with the public, and maintaining high standards of animal welfare. Candidates must have relevant experience, a love for animals, and the willingness to work in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Previous zoo experience required.
• Experience implementing environmental enrichment is a plus.
• Must possess excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily husbandry of various species.
• Create and implement environmental enrichment.
• Engage with visitors and deliver talks.

Skills

Observation skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Education

Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA)

Job description

• Zoo keeper – Permanent (subject to a three month probationary period)

Zoo keeper – Permanent (subject to a three month probationary period)

Five Sisters Zoo

Five Sisters Zoo

Scotland Closing date for applications is: 30th Jun 2025

We currently have an exciting job opportunity for a keeper to join us here at Five Sisters Zoo. This position will give the right candidate the opportunity to work with a range of our amazing animals. The candidate must be able to deliver an excellent level of animal husbandry and welfare for all animals in their care. We currently have eightanimal sections at FSZ (Carnivores, Primates, Birds, Education Centre, Farm, CastleZoo, Domestics and Lost Kingdom Reptile House) and the successful candidate maybe expected to carry out work on all sections. We pride ourselves on our high standards of animal welfare at FSZ and candidates must be able to maintain this high standard across all animal sections.

The successful candidate will
-Carry out work across all eightanimal sections here at FSZ.
-Be responsible for the daily husbandry of a wide range of species.
-Create, design, and implement environmental enrichment in a range of different enclosures.
-Engage with visitors to the park.
-Deliver talks to large crowds.
-Carry out work in all weather conditions.
-Be willing to work weekends and evenings when required.
-Liaise with other zoo departments (education, events etc) as and when necessary.
-Record animal behaviour and make sure section notes are up to date for our animal registrar.
-Report to senior keepers.
-Get involved with student placements and zoo research projects where appropriate.

Essential Requirements:
-Fantastic observation skills with excellent attention to detail.
-Must be able to communicate on a one-to-one basis with staff and visitors as well as being comfortable delivering public talks to large crowds.
-Must be physically fit and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
-Must be comfortable working alone and part of a team.
-Must Possess excellent customer service skills.
-Have a valid UK driving license or good access to public transport.
-Previous zoo experience.

- A Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA)
- Have experience implementing environmental enrichment.

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