Keeper

Panthera; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 20,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Panthera seeks a dedicated Keeper for the Arabian Leopard Conservation Breeding Center in Taif, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires a passion for animal care, strong physical fitness, and experience with large carnivores. Ideal candidates should demonstrate expertise in animal husbandry, adherence to health standards, and effective teamwork. Applicants must be flexible with working hours, including weekends, and should submit their CV and cover letter by the application deadline of 30 July 2025.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience as an animal keeper, preferably with large cats.
• Must have physical fitness and comfort in warm climates.
• Expertise in animal keeping techniques and flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

• Daily observation, feeding, and cleaning of animal facilities.
• Maintain high standards of animal husbandry and health protocols.
• Ensure general maintenance of enclosures.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Team collaboration

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Proficiency in English

Knowledge of Arabic

Job description

Panthera is the only organization in the world that is devoted exclusively to the conservation of the world’s 40 wild cat species and their ecosystems. Utilizing the expertise of the world’s premier cat biologists, Panthera develops and implements global strategies for the most imperiled species. Representing the most comprehensive effort of its kind, Panthera partners with local and international NGOs, scientific institutions, local communities, governments around the globe, and citizens who want to help ensure a future for wild cats. Panthera Corporation consists of Panthera Corporation- USA and several foreign legal entities and foreign branch offices. For more on Panthera, visit www.panthera.org .

In 2022, Panthera started a collaboration with the Royal Commission for AlUla on the operation of the Arabian Leopard Conservation Breeding Center in Al Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Project). For this purpose, Panthera has built a team of highly experienced professionals in captive breeding of wild animal species to deliver this Project.

Position : Keeper

Reports to : Head Keeper

Panthera Division: Conservation Action

Duty Station : Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Position Type: Full-Time, Project position

The Keeper will:

• Daily observation of the animals
• Feed the animals and provide enclosure furnishing according to the procedure
• Clean the animals’ facilities and kitchen, storage rooms, and refrigerator according to the standards
• Control the animal facilities on a daily basis
• Fill the keeper daily reports
• Must deliver the highest standards of animal husbandry
• Must adhere to strict Health and Safety protocols
• Occasionally dispatch and butcher livestock
• Ensure general maintenance and upkeep of enclosures in coordination with maintenance team

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• 4+ years of professional experience as an animal keeper, preferably of large cats, including leopards, and hand-rearing carnivores, supported by at least three references
• Possess a good level of physical fitness
• Comfortable working under warm climate and at height to perform husbandry duties
• Flexible approach to working hours which will include weekends and bank holidays
• Proven expertise in animal keeping techniques.
• Excellent command of English
• Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their most recent CV and a cover letter outlining their interest in the position via the Panthera Careers Page. The application deadline is 30 July 2025 . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.