Port Lympne Wild Animal Park is seeking an experienced, hardworking and dedicated keeper to work with a small team of enthusiastic and likeminded keepers. We have one of the leading collections of large carnivores in the UK including snow leopards, tigers, lions, cheetah, wild dogs, wolves and hyenas. The position will also include some reptile work.

This is a very physical role and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake all duties on the section from cutting up/prepping meat, and cleaning, to enclosure building and maintenance. Conservation education plays a big role in the park so there will be plenty of opportunities for doing talks and displays to the public.

You must have previous animal keeping experience gained in a zoo park or equivalent environment and a full valid driving licence. We are looking for an individual who is hardworking, passionate and committed with knowledge of current conservation issues and experience in presenting talks to the public.

 

Although not essential for the role; previous experience working with large carnivores; reptile experience; a firearm licence: experience gained in off road driving and an animal management qualification or equivalent would be advantageous. 

Working hours are: 40 hours a week worked five days out of seven.

 

To apply: Please send a full CV and covering letter to: The Human Resources Department, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Port Lympne, Nr Hythe Kent CT21 4PD. Or e-mail: personnel@aspinallfoundation.org