AFRICAN SAVANNA – PRIMARY LION KEEPER

AFRICAN SAVANNA – PRIMARY LION KEEPER

Current Full Time Job Opening Details

For general information about employment opportunities at Hogle Zoo, please call Human Resources at (801) 584-1728 or (801) 584-1785.

DEPARTMENT: ANIMAL CARE

Status: Full-time with benefits

Salary: DOE

Utah’s Hogle Zoo’s is announcing the opening of a full-time position, as the Primary Animal Keeper – African Savanna – Lion Habitat, within the Animal Care Department. The African Savanna exhibit is a modern, mixed species exhibit that includes facilities that allow for advanced animal husbandry practices, and new high-quality guest encounters centered on the Zoo’s conservation and education programs. Scheduled to open in spring 2014, the African Savanna will be the largest animal habitat at the Zoo.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Zoo is seeking a highly-qualified animal care specialist to assist with implementing quarantine procedures, daily care of a multi-male lion breeding group, introductions for housing and breeding purposes, veterinary procedures, exhibit maintenance, animal demonstrations, addressing the media, education programs, as well as, the care and husbandry of a mixed hoof-stock/bird habitat, and other animals or areas as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

Applicants must be able to work effectively in a strong team environment, foster positive interactions with guests and other Zoo departments, serve as an ambassador for the Zoo and liaison to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in regards to animal programs, and possess a strong commitment to wildlife conservation, animal welfare, and providing a high-quality guest experience.

Excellent writing and public speaking skills are necessary.

At least 5-years paid experience working with large cats in a zoo is required.

There is a strong expectation of experience in operant conditioning and training techniques and ability to uphold high enrichment standards.

Degree in life sciences, biology, zoology or related field is preferred.

Applicant must be able to work under diverse and variable weather conditions and be able to lift over 60 pounds without injury, and bend, stoop, jump, and stretch.

Good driving record required.

Salt Lake City, Utah, is the gateway for outstanding outdoor activities with world-class skiing less than 30 minutes away and more than 20 National Parks and monuments within a few hours’ drive – this area is ideal for nature lovers!

To Apply:

Anyone interested should send resume and cover letter to Utah’s Hogle Zoo, 2600 Sunnyside Ave, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108, by December 1, 2013, Attention:Jeff Landry, or e-mail jlandry@hoglezoo.org.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Contact Human Resources:

Anna Fredrickson, Phone: 801-584-1785; Fax: 801-584-1797

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VOLUNTEER KEEPER POSITION

VOLUNTEER KEEPER POSITION

Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity, Cambodia

The Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB) is currently looking for a Volunteer Keeper. This is a challenging but rewarding position for a highly dedicated and motivated individual with a keen interest in rehabilitation of native fauna and captive breeding of endangered species. The work is varied and hours also vary dependent on work.

The volunteer keeper reports to the Head Keeper and overall to the Project Manager and works as part of the animal keeping team.

For further information please contact the lead email below.

Requirements:

• Experience in caring for wild animals, especially birds.
• Good command of English (spoken and written).

Starting date: December 2013.

Please apply via email including a cover letter, CV and the contact details of two referees to:

Dave Ware, Project Manager, Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB), Siem Reap, Cambodia. Email: dave.ware@accb-cambodia.org

and copy your application to:

Dr. Martina Raffel, Allwetterzoo Münster, Sentruper Straße 315, D-48161 Münster, Germany. Email: raffel@allwetterzoo.de

For additional information regarding the project please familiarize yourself further at our websites: www.accb-cambodia.org, www.facebook.com/ACCBCambodia.

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Animal Keeper Internships

2 x Animal Keeper Internships (unpaid)

on either Gorilla or Elephant Section

Situated near Canterbury in Kent, Howletts Wild Animal Park works in conjunction with The Aspinall Foundation; a charity committed to conservation and the reintroduction of captive bred species back into their natural habitats.

We have 2 exciting placements available for enthusiastic individuals wanting to gain valuable zoo animal keeping experience through working alongside keepers and benefiting from being involved in our ground breaking reintroduction projects. There is one placement available for the Gorilla Section and one for the Elephant Section, not a combination of the two.

We are looking for candidates who are willing to commit to a 6 month term and be willing and available to come in from 8am to 5pm, 5 days per week including weekends.

These placements are physically demanding positions so candidates must be physically fit, self motivated and have a genuine interest in conservation and zoo animal care. A valid driving licence is required and please be aware that unfortunately we are unable to offer accommodation.

The internships are unpaid and would benefit those already qualified in conservation or animal care and looking for further specialist zoo experience.

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To apply: email your CV and covering letter outlining why you are the right person for the internship to

 Jo Bonner: joannab@aspinallfoundation.org

Please make sure you put the position you are applying for in the subject line either:

GORILLA INTERN or ELEPHANT INTERN

Closing date: Friday 8^th November 2013

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To find out more about us and the work of the Aspinall Foundation, please visit our web site: www.aspinallfoundation.org

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Animal Keeper - Primates

Animal Keeper - Primates

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park near Hythe, Kent is recruiting for an Animal Keeper to work on our Primate Sections in the park.

  The position requires an enthusiastic, self motivated person with experience of working within a mainstream wild animal collection. You must possess good all round animal husbandry skills and be enthusiastic in contributing to the enrichment of the primate species around the park.

This is a physically demanding position so candidates must be physically fit, self motivated and have a genuine interest in conservation and wildlife. A valid driving licence is essential and an animal related qualification or relevant experience would be advantageous.

This is a full time permanent position. Working 40 hours a week, five days out of seven 8.00am to 5.00pm possibly including weekends and bank holidays.

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To apply: email your C.V. and covering letter to personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

or send to Human Resources Department, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Nr. Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PD.

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Animal Keeper: Great Apes

Animal Keeper: Great Apes

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Twycross Zoo – East Midland Zoological Society (TZEMS), the World Primate Centre, holds a large variety of primates – every type of great ape (gorilla, chimpanzee, bonobo, orang-utan) plus a range of other primates including gibbons, lemurs, callitrichids, cebids and guenons to name a few!  We have impressive breeding records for many of these species and recent changes to husbandry practices has enabled more natural groupings and enclosure modifications. We have more to do!

We are going through an exciting period of change as this zoo develops and so are looking for dynamic, knowledgeable individuals to help lead the teams forward.

We have a vacancy for a keeper on the Great Apes section. The section manages all great ape taxa including chimpanzees, bonobos, orang utans and gorillas.  This is a key role which will involve working on the section, covering all areas of animal husbandry including feeding, cleaning, training and record keeping; as well as interacting with the zoo visitors.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, high performing individual with an interest in zoo animal management. You must be a good team worker with a positive outlook and have excellent communication skills.  A minimum of 2 years zoo keeping experience with great apes, and an animal-related qualification, such as the BIAZA approved ANCMZA or DZMAA, would be advantageous. 

The role is full time, including weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly.  We provide uniform and 31 days holiday per annum.

If you are interested, please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org.

Closing date: Monday 4th November 2013

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Keeper Position - Full Time

Keeper Position - Full Time

Dublin Zoo holds the prestigious position of being ‘Ireland’s Number One Fee Paying Family Attraction’ having welcomed in excess of 1 million visitors in 2012.

We are currently seeking a zoo professional for the position of ‘Keeper’ within Dublin Zoo. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and passionate about wildlife, with the skills required to communicate this passion and knowledge directly to our visitors. 

He/she must demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of modern zoo practices in animal husbandry, diets and environmental enrichment, as well as an understanding and knowledge of research, conservation and health and safety practices.

The successful candidate should have a minimum of 3 years experience working with animals in a Keeper role in a Zoological Garden and/or Wildlife Park and hold a Diploma in Animal Management from Sparsholt College, or equivalent, or be prepared to complete this course within a pre-agreed timeframe.

Applicants who have not yet achieved the above required qualification, if successful, will be considered in a Trainee Keeper capacity until the relevant qualification is achieved within a pre-agreed timeframe.

To obtain a full job description for this position please contact- Amy Vickers at hradmin@dublinzoo.ie.

Applications should be made in writing to Amy Vickers, HR Department, Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, or via email to hradmin@dublinzoo.ie no later than 7^th November 2013.

Dublin Zoo is an equal opportunities employer.

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Experienced Animal Keeper

ALL THINGS WILD NATURE CENTRE

HONEYBOURNE, NEAR EVESHAM, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR11 7QZ

We are looking for an experienced individual to join our small team working with our farm animals, reptiles and exotic animals (raccoon dogs, genets etc).

Not only are animal care skills vital but the ability to educate and communicate with the public is crucial.

For the right candidate, this would be a unique opportunity to join a young, dynamic business and be involved in the growth of the organisation.

In the first instance, please email your CV with a summary of skills and qualifications to sales@allthingsrural.co.uk

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