Zoo Keeper (Fixed Term)

Zoo Keeper - Animal Presentations (Fixed Term)

Location: Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Surrey, KT9 2NE
Hours: Full time, fixed term until October 2023, averaging 40 hours per week and will include weekends and bank holidays as required by the business.
Benefits: Annual salary of £22,421.16, discount on our animal VIP experiences and Go Ape course, discounts on our Hotels and a Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world.

With our Theme Park, Zoo, spectacular Hotels & Glamping as well as our Go Ape courses there are plenty of ROARingly exciting career paths available. We're also a part of the Merlin Entertainments family - associated with attractions like SEA LIFE, LEGOLAND Parks, Madame Tussauds and More!

We're currently looking for a Zoo Keeper to join our Presentations team at Britain’s Wildest Adventure!

About the Role

As a member of our Animal Presentations team, you will be responsible for the daily husbandry of the animals on the section including cleaning, diet preparation and record keeping. Other duties will include executing environmental enrichment for the animals under your care and supporting the delivery of first-class animal presentations, shows, meet and greets, commercial activities and memorable experiences to our Adventurers.

You will be required to work alongside the wider zoo team, employees from all over the resort, work-experience students and interns.

What we’re looking for

• Some practical experience working with a wide range of species
• The ability & passion to interact with the public
• Enthusiasm to learn & develop in the role
• Good level of understanding of animal behaviour and the care of animals
• Efficient time management and organisational skills

What’s on offer?

• An annual salary of £22,421.16
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
• Company bonus
• Private pension scheme
• 40% discount online off LEGO
• 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Plus, many more…

Everyone Matters at Merlin
At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.