Merlin Entertainments

Zoo Keeper (Cover Keeper)

Location (Country-County-City) UK-Surrey-Chessington
Job Locations UK-Surrey-Chessington
ID
2025-8608
Employment Type
Full-Time
Offer/Contract Type
No End Date
Location Name
Chessington World of Adventures Resort

What you'll bring to the team

Location: Leatherhead Road, Chessington, KT9 2NE

 

Here at Chessington World of Adventures we are recruiting for an Zoo Keeper to join our team! 

 

The successful candidate will work alongside the Zoo Team and take an active role in the day-to-day running of the collection, including delivery of the highest standards of animal husbandry required by species such as Capybara, Asian small-clawed otters, Binturong and a range of primates.

 

Duties will include planning, evaluating and executing environmental enrichment for the animals under your care, alongside delivering first-class meet and greets and memorable experiences to our Adventurers. You will also be required to use positive reinforcement to train a wide variety of species for husbandry and presentations.  

 

You will be part of a team that creates the most stimulating environment possible – for both animals and guests. Since we’re big on conservation, education and research, you’ll have a big part to play in that too. You will also be keen to support all areas within our zoo, which will in turn benefit your own personal development. You will ensure the health and safety of yourself, colleagues and our guests at all times as well as develop a personal training programme in conjunction with your Head of Section. 

Qualifications & Experience

  • A degree in Animal Science, Zoology, Biology, or a related field is preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in a zoo environment or equivalent
  • Confident communicator and show good initiative
  • Passion and excitement for your chosen field, with a keen drive to develop your career as an animal keeper.
  • Team player, with a positive, can – do attitude
  • Able to stay focused and in control under pressure. 
  • Adaptability, flexibility and willingness to swap routines at short notice to meet the needs of changing circumstances. 
  • Be able to demonstrate initiative and a pro-active approach to completing tasks
  • Flexible availability around park hours, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

  • An annual salary of £26,000
  • 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…

 

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Pay Range

GBP £26,000.00/Yr.

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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.