Company: Yorkshire Wildlife park

Location: Auckley, Doncaster

Salary: £2,253 gross, p/m

Closing Date: 18 October 2026

Since its opening in 2009, Yorkshire Wildlife Park has evolved to become the UK’s number 1 on-foot safari. We feature walkthrough exhibits that take the guest directly into the world of the animals. A dynamic centre for conservation and welfare, the park currently has around 475 animals across 60 different species. We aim to provide a quality, value for money experience that excites and inspires our guests.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s £50 million expansion has seen a 150-acre expansion of the existing site. This includes new animal reserves, lakes and landscaping and along with The Yorkshire Hive that has retail, restaurants and a destination hotel.

We are currently looking for an ambitious Animal Ranger to join our dynamic and energetic animal department on a six-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm and initiative to the role, along with a consistently proactive and flexible approach to their work.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver talks and presentations throughout the day, engaging with guests wherever possible.
•  Feed, clean out and provide enrichment for animals.
• Maintain accurate animal records.
• Facilitate an exciting and memorable experience for our guests.

Candidate:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be a team player with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Previous experience of working in a similar role would be an advantage.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated with the ability to work well under pressure.
• To be considered, applicants must be confident in delivering talks and presentations to large audiences on a daily basis.
• Must be flexible and able to work during our peak times which include weekends, bank holidays and school holidays.

Please mention Jobs With Animals when applying for this role.

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