Animal Keeper
Animal Keeper
Exmoor Zoological Park
SouthwestClosing date for applications is: 12th Feb 2026
Exmoor Zoo is looking to take on a Keeper/animal experience facilitator working within the Mammal Department, who will be an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual.
The duties will be to assist the mammal team in the running of that section to ensure high standards of welfare and husbandry for the animals and to provide clients with animal experiences. You will be a good team worker, able to motivate others, as well as show initiative, have a positive outlook and be responsible for suggesting work routines for keepers occasionally. Ideally, you will have a proven record of working with catgeory 1 species and be able to work alone in compliance with the zoo’s lone working policy. You will also play an integral role in training and enrichment of the animals, as well as maintenance of their enclosures.
You will be required to have a minimum of 12 months full time employment in a recognised Zoo environment. It will be expected that you have experience with both carnivores & primates (particularly category 1 animals) and some working skills with “other” animals. Some of this “other” experience can be given here.
You should have passed the DMZAA or equivalent or be prepared to gain those qualifications. Hold a full U.K. driving licence and have your own vehicle due to the zoo's rural location. Be up to date with current practices in animal husbandry and welfare and have a working knowledge of the Conservation and Education roles within modern Zoos.
You will need to be able to keep calm in stressful situations, be able to handle and manage animals during certain procedures and have a basic understanding of D.I.Y as well as an outgoing personality to help facilitate the zoo's client animal experiences. You will be required to work Bank Holidays and weekends, with two fixed days off per week and in exchange 28 days holiday are offered as part of the contract.
Apply for this job:
Please register your interest by sending an email with an enclosed cover letter and your current C.V. to Danny Reynolds, Animal collection Manager, info@exmoorzoo.co.uk. Closing day for applications 12.02.26. Interviews will be held until the position is filled.