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 eight animal sections at FSZ (Large Carnivores, Small Carnivores, Primates, Birds, Farm, Castle Zoo, Domestics and Lost Kingdom Reptile House) and we are currently looking for a candidate that would be enthusiastic about working across our bird section, farm section, domestic section, reptile section and in our castle zoo. 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 several 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.
Desirable Requirements
- A Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA)
- Have experience implementing environmental enrichment.
Staff Benefits
- Free zoo admission for family members
- 25% discount across all food outlets and in the FSZ shop
- Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
Apply for this job:
Send a copy of your CV and covering letter to Veselina Alvas, Head Keeper, via the link below.
Please state why you are applying and what you feel you could bring to this role.Your covering letter and CV should be saved as ONE DOCUMENT. Please save this document as a word document or PDF, using the formatting below, before sending:
FULL NAME – KEEPER APPLICATION – SUMMER 2026
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