Exotic Animal Keeper & Public Education Presenter

Wild encounters ltd; Kilmead; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

On-site parking

Sick pay

Job summary

Wild Encounters Mini Zoo in County Limerick seeks a full-time keeper to join the animal husbandry team. You will perform daily care, training, enclosure maintenance and deliver keeper talks to visitors.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of exotic animal husbandry experience in a licensed facility, a full driving licence, and a passion for education, conservation and school programmes. DMZAA or equivalent qualifications are welcome.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year exotic animal husbandry experience in a zoo licensed facility.
• Must be confident working with and handling all types of animals from reptiles to mammals.
• Daily keeper talks and presentations are an important element of the visitor experience.

Responsibilities

• Daily animal husbandry and training.
• Enclosure and site maintenance.
• Record keeping.
• Taking part in and delivering animal demonstrations and talks with public and school programmes.
• Any other such duties as required.

Skills

Exotic animal husbandry

Public speaking

Visitor communication

Driving licence

Education

DMZAA or equivalent

Job description

Wild Encounters Mini Zoo in County Limerick seeks a full-time keeper to join the animal husbandry team. You will perform daily care, training, enclosure maintenance and deliver keeper talks to visitors.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of exotic animal husbandry experience in a licensed facility, a full driving licence, and a passion for education, conservation and school programmes. DMZAA or equivalent qualifications are welcome.