Zookeeper

Zookeeper

Emerald Park Zoo is seeking an enthusiastic Zookeeper to enhance our team. This role involves advanced animal training, implementing top-tier enrichment protocols, and upholding the highest animal welfare standards. As part of your responsibilities, you will contribute to conservation and research projects in collaboration with EAZA. If you’re driven to make a difference in the lives of animals, eager to engage in an impactful education, and motivated to develop your skillset, apply now and grow with us at Emerald Park

Reports to: Senior Zookeepers

Duties & responsibilities

• Daily routine husbandry and maintenance of animal enclosures.
• Preparation and distribution of diets.
• Monitoring and reporting physiological and behavioural changes in the animals.
• Routine husbandry tasks handling and training animals.
• Engaging with guests and promoting the conservation partners Emerald Park supports.

Working conditions

• Rotating roster with a variable number of weekends per year.
• 20 days annual leave.
• Salary €31,400 per year.

Direct reports

Senior Zookeepers

Minimum experience requirements

• 3+ years’ paid experience working in an accredited zoological institution.

Preferred experience requirements

• Experience working and training domestic hoof stock, Aves and / or small mammals.
• Experience as working as part of a diverse team.

Minimum education requirements

• Secondary education and / or, if successful, are willing to complete DMZAA within the first two years of working at Emerald Park.

Preferred education requirements

• Tertiary level education (has already completed DMZAA or, if successful, is willing to complete it within the first two years of working at Emerald Park).

Required skills

• Committed to their ongoing learning and development.
• Resilience and patience to work as part of a diverse team.
• Efficient time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Physical requirements

• High levels of physical activity, strength, stamina, and/or endurance are required for this job.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

If you feel you have the qualities to succeed in this role then apply with your C.V and a cover letter in confidence to Emerald Park by email at jobs@emeraldpark.ie by 5pm on the 11th of February, 2025.

Only successful applicants will be contacted for interview.