Curator

Curator

Closing date: 4pm, Monday 13 November 2017

Salary: £29,323 - £31,601 per annum with weekend enhancement where appropriate

Department: City and Neighbourhood Services

Section: Parks Development

Notes:

There is currently one permanent, full-time post. Other full-time, part-time, temporary and permanent posts may be filled from a reserve list.

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Peter Dickinson Independent International Zoo Consultant +971 50 4787 122 | elvinhow@gmail.com | Skype: peter.dickinson48

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Cover Keeper

Cover Keeper

Lake District Wildlife Park

We are currently seeking a zoo professional for the position of Cover Keeper working with a wide range of species including Primates, reptiles, carnivore and ungulates.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and passionate about wildlife, with the skills required to communicate this passion and knowledge directly to our visitors through presentations and keeper experiences.

They should be able to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of modern zoo practices in animal husbandry, diets and environmental enrichment, as well as an understanding and knowledge of conservation and health and safety practices.

The successful candidate should have experience of working with animals in a keeper role in a zoo/ wildlife park and hold a DMZAA or similar qualification.

This is a fulltime position working a 40hr week including weekend and bank holidays.

Closing date for applications is: 25th Nov 2017

To apply for this position please email, providing a covering letter and C.V

richard@lakedistrictwildlifepark.com

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Primate Internship

Primate Internship

Paradise Wildlife Park currently has a vacancy for a six-month internship working with our primate keepers on a voluntary basis.

Our six-month Internship offers a practical work placement within our primate section. The successful applicant will be working full-time 8.00 am to 6.00 pm (summer months,, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm (winter months) five days a week (including regular weekend work).

The Primate section is responsible for the husbandry of many species (including breeding groups of Red Ruffed Lemur, Black Lemur, Cotton Topped Tamarin, Golden Lion Tamarin and Two Toed Sloth) along with other several other species: Golden Headed Lion Tamarin, Emperor Tamarin, Silvery Marmoset, Black Tailed Marmoset, Pygmy Marmoset, Geoffroys Marmoset, Squirrel Monkeys, White Cheek Gibbon, Lar

Gibbon, Black and White Ruffed Lemur, Ring-tailed Lemur and Three Banded Armadillo.

The intern will be expected to work alongside the primate team to ensure appropriate nutrition is maintained for the animals along with the general husbandry and training routines.

The primate team are also actively involved in the mixed taxa shows on the zoo (these do not include primates), where the successful applicant will learn positive reinforcement techniques for species to demonstrate natural behaviours in public displays.

Applicants must be 18 years old or over, therefore our internships are well-matched to those taking a gap-year between Further Education and Higher Education, sandwich placements or those who have already graduated from University/College, having studied in a related subject. This internship would suit someone wishing to gain experience as grounds for their first zoo animal keeping position.

This position is voluntary and therefore unpaid. Paradise Wildlife Park are unable to pay travel expenses or provide any accommodation for this position so we recommend applicants to be within suitable travel distance for the duration of this placement. We recognise that this position takes a level of commitment from individuals and therefore we aim for interns to come away with experience that will help them in their future careers. Interns will receive zoo uniform, in-house training, 1 free meal a day at our

catering outlet, opportunity to complete a portfolio record and a full reference.

Expected duties:

· Assisting with daily animal husbandry e.g. food prep, feeding, cleaning,

enrichment provision etc.

· General site and enclosure maintenance.

· Undertake and record animal observations (interns are able to carry out specific research projects at the park during this time if this is of interest to them).

· Visitor interaction and delivery of keeper talks, animal shows, encounters and tours (E.g. ‘Feed the Lemurs Experience’)

· Overseeing work experience and volunteers at the direction of the keepers.

Requirements:

· An animal science related qualification.

· Previous animal-related work experience.

· Good communication skills.

· Adaptable for a flexible rota.

· Able to work in a team and independently.

· Physically fit for the demands of this role.

· 18 years +

For more information regarding our internships or to apply please email your CV and cover letter headkeeper@pwpark.com

Please note that Paradise Wildlife Park also offers internships on our Paddocks, Small Mammal, Reptile and Primate section throughout the year, so look out for future vacancies if those sections are of interest to you.

Preferred start date: May 2017

This opening will close once a suitable candidate has been selected so please send applications as soon as possible.

Peter Dickinson Independent International Zoo Consultant +971 50 4787 122 | elvinhow@gmail.com | Skype: peter.dickinson48

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CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES SCOOPS AWARD FOR REHABILITATION OF ORPHANED SPIDER MONKEY IN 2015 BIAZA AWARDS

CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES SCOOPS AWARD FOR REHABILITATION OF ORPHANED SPIDER MONKEY IN 2015 BIAZA AWARDS

Keepers at Chessington World of Adventures Resort were congratulated by the Zoo world last night at the prestigious 2015 BIAZA Award ceremony for their work in hand-rearing and rehabilitating an orphaned spider monkey.

Keepers were honoured with a Bronze award in recognition of their ground-breaking work with Chantico, a spider monkey orphaned at just two-weeks old who was hand-reared and then successfully integrated into a larger troop with no mother present. This is the first time a spider monkey has successfully been re-introduced into a larger grouping size -  this has only ever been done in smaller troops of two individuals, and when the mother is present. Due to its success, this approach has now been added to the husbandry guidelines for this species.

Lisa Britton, Primates Supervisor at Chessington World of Adventures, said: “We are so pleased to be recognised for our work with Chantico, as this has been a labour of love for the Zoo team here at Chessington. When the baby was orphaned at two weeks, we had to make the difficult decision to hand-rear her to ensure her safety. We handled her as little as possible and housed her close to the main group for the first year, which proved to be a successful strategy as the integration into the large troop was seamless and Chantico is now fully settled within the group. We are so proud that our approach is now being added to the husbandry guidelines for other zoos in the same situation.”

This award particularly highlights Chessington’s efforts in conservation and in maintaining high levels of animal welfare, and is a testament to the work done by the dedicated keepers at the Resort.

The BIAZA awards recognise outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of wildlife conservation, advances in animal welfare and husbandry, marketing, PR, education, research, and enclosure design.

Dr Kirsten Pullen, CEO of BIAZA said: “The BIAZA awards highlight the vital work carried out in zoos and aquariums. All of this year’s award-winning projects show the exceptional contributions our members are making to wildlife conservation, animal husbandry and welfare, and public understanding for species both in the UK and overseas. We congratulate all the winners.”

Zoo and Wildlife Solutions Training Courses 2015

Zoo and Wildlife Solutions Training Courses 2015 

Run in Conjunction with BIAZA

Practical Implementation of  the Zoo Licensing

For Local Authority Officers and Zoo Professionals

3rd and 4th March at Twycross Zoo

£125 +VAT for BIAZA Members and £150 +VAT for Non- Members

This training course will provide participants with a full understanding of zoo licensing. The course describes the law and what is required by licensed zoos, explains the licensing and enforcement process and provides in depth insight into what inspectors are looking for and how to prove your zoo complies with the requirements of the Secretary of Sates Standards of Modern Zoo Practice. This is a highly interactive course based on small group exercises and practical tasks in the zoo.

Day 1

10.00 – Arrivals and Introductions

10.30 – The Zoo Licensing Act (1981) – Matt Hartley

Summary of the legislation including dispensations, powers of inspection and roles and responsibilities of the inspectors and the local authority. How to gain a new licence or modify your existing one.

11.30  - Coffee

11.45– Small Group Exercise 1

12.30 -  Lunch

1.15– Conservation, Education and Research

Statutory requirements for conservation, education and research. This often causes confusion when applying to small zoos and establishments with a 14.2 Dispensation.

2.00 – Small Group Exercise 2

2.30  – Visitor Experience, Animal Contact and Zoonoses

Covering the requirement regarding visitor safety in the zoo.

3.15 – Tea

3.30  - Small Group Exercise 3 - in the Zoo Assessing the Visitor Experience and Public Safety

Practical exercise in the zoo undertaking a mock inspection – will you identify the same issues as the zoo inspectors or will you find additional ones ?.

4.45 – Discussion Session

Day 2

9.30 – Zoo Management

Review of the aspects of zoo management under focus – staff competence, staff training, firearms and escapes, record keeping etc.

10.15  -  Small Group Exercise 4

10.45 – Coffee

11.00  -  Animal Husbandry, Welfare and Ethics and Animal Health 

How to inspectors assess animal husbandry, welfare and animal health at a one off ‘spot check’  ? What evidence should be provided ?

11.45 –  Small Group Exercise 5 – Mock Inspection in the Zoo

A second exercise in the zoo – you will undertake a mock inspection in areas of the zoo. We will come back and discuss your findings and how you would address any issues raised.

1.00– Lunch

1.45 – Enforcing the Zoo Licensing Act

What happens when conditions are needed ? What is a Direction Order ? Can the Local Authority close your zoo down. What are the aspects of the ZLA which you can get a criminal record for ? Matt shares his experiences of zoos gone bad !

2.45 – Small Group Exercise 6

3.15 - Tea

3.45- Final discussion session

4.30 – Finish

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2014 Presenter Conference

2014 Presenter Conference 

 Chester Zoo - Wednesday 19th March

Attracting, Engaging and Inspiring our Visitors

Are you trying to enthuse your visitors about science, nature and conservation?  Then this year’s Presenter Conference is the one for you! 

It’s taking place at Chester Zoo and we’re now happy to attach the programme and hope that you’ll be interested in attending.  In particular, we’re looking forward to David Price, our guest speaker, who will be talking about enthusing visitors about science with on the spot ‘busking’.  Should be fun!  David will be presenting and running a workshop.

  

The Conference will be held in our Lecture Theatre and in the zoo.  If you’re attending the Conference and would also like to visit the zoo on either Tuesday 18th March or Thursday 20th March, please let Kate know and we’ll organise free entry for you as delegates of the Conference.

  

The cost of the conference is £45.00 which includes registration, lunch and refreshments.  We hope the programme has whetted your appetite and if so, please register by using the attached booking form and sending it to Kate at k.brankin@chesterzoo.org 

The closing date for registrations is Wednesday 5th March.  Let us know, too, whether you’d like to attend the Icebreaker on the evening of Tuesday 18th March.

Upcoming courses at Durrell Conservation Academy

Upcoming courses at Durrell Conservation Academy

Conservation Breeding and Husbandry of Birds course

2nd – 6th September 2013.

This course is aimed at curators, keepers and veterinarians from zoos and other institutions. The course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to successfully manage and breed birds in captivity.  You will develop your skills in practical bird husbandry and deepen your understanding of the contribution such work can make to the conservation of threatened birds in the wild.

The course will include the following topics:

•             Planning your captive bird collection - making the link to the wild

•             Bird behaviour and ecology - understanding the husbandry needs of our birds

•             Enclosure design and management

•             Hand rearing and incubation techniques

•             Record keeping and population management

•             Managing health within your collection

•             Feeding and nutrition

The course will be run by specialist staff from Durrell’s Bird Department and Durrell Conservation Academy, in conjunction with visiting international experts in exotic bird husbandry and conservation.

Leadership and Project Management Skills

23rd - 27th September 2013

This course is designed to provide you with the skills you need to lead and manage your own conservation projects. It draws on leadership and management theory and applies it to the conservation world. You will be challenged to reflect on your own management style and consider how you could become a more effective leader.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

•             Demonstrate leadership good practice

•             Recognise how different people operate in groups and understand how to develop high performing teams

•             Design projects and develop written plans

•             Monitor and evaluate project performance, outputs and outcomes

Run at Durrell Conservation Academy in Jersey and co-directed by Dr Simon Black from Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) at the University of Kent, this course has been designed for conservation professionals responsible for the management or delivery of conservation projects. It is relevant for those interested in developing their core knowledge and skills in how to improve conservation effectiveness by leading and managing people, projects and resources. Simon has over twenty years’ experience in business and education as both a manager and consultant, working in Europe and the USA. Guest lectures will be given by international experts in conservation project management and business.

Conservation Breeding and Husbandry of Callitrichids and Lemurs

14th - 18th October 2013

Conservation Breeding and Husbandry of Callitrichids & Lemurs is a five day course designed to equip you with the necessary skills to successfully manage callitrichids and lemurs in captivity. Durrell maintains a large and varied collection of these species and has decades of experience in their captive management and in-situ conservation. The course is targeted at curators, keepers and veterinarians from zoos and other institutions (e.g. universities) involved in the captive management of callitrichids and lemurs. You will develop your skills in practical husbandry and deepen your understanding of the contribution such work can make to the conservation of threatened primates in the wild.

The course is run in conjunction with Durrell’s Mammal and Veterinary Departments. Course faculty will include visiting international experts in lemur and callitrichid husbandry, behaviour and conservation. Confirmed external experts include Dr Gustl Anzenberger (Zurich). The course will be based at Durrell Conservation Academy at Durrell’s headquarters in Jersey. Practical sessions will be run within the lemur and callitrichid animals sections of Durrell.

For further information please visit our website www.durrell.org/academy or contact academy@durrell.org

Catherine Burrows
Training Coordinator

Durrell Conservation Academy
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
Direct: +44 (0)1534 860037
Fax: +44 (0)1534 860002

Catherine.Burrows@durrell.org
www.durrell.org

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CHESTER ZOO RICHARD HUGHES SCHOLARSHIP AWARD 2012

CHESTER ZOO

RICHARD HUGHES SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

2012

Chester Zoo is a leading zoological garden in the UK actively involved in the conservation of threatened species, habitat support, scientific study and the provision of education and recreation.

In February 2001 Richard Hughes, a senior keeper at Chester Zoo, tragically lost his life working with the elephants that he loved. In memory of Richard, Chester Zoo has dedicated an annual scholarship award to support individuals wishing to undertake activities or projects concerned with elephant management, welfare or conservation.

The scholarship is open to applications for any type of activity or project that deals with issues of elephant management, welfare or conservation either overseas or in the UK. Proposals are encouraged from individualsThe individuals from any relevant field who have an interest in elephants, from animal keepers and researchers to students. The scholarship aims to allow individuals to become involved with elephant related interests beneficial to their career or personal development, as well as beneficial to elephants. Scholarships will be awarded up to the value of £1000.

Chester Zoo expects those awarded scholarships to uphold the high standards expected of its own employees, and to be fully acknowledged in any presentations or publications. It is a condition of the studentship that Chester Zoo receives a full written report of activities undertaken within six months of completion and copies of any resultant publications if applicable. Chester Zoo may also request receipted expenses and reserve the right to request that any special equipment purchased through the studentship remain the property of the zoo once the project is completed.

Application forms are available via email from conservation@chesterzoo.org  or from the conservation pages of http://www.chesterzoo.org/

Applications should be received no later than Friday 23rd March 2012

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Keeper: African Apes Section - Twycross Zoo

Keeper: African Apes Section - Twycross Zoo
£301 to £332 pw

We have a vacancy for an experienced keeper to join our African Apes Section, mostly working with chimpanzees but also assisting with gorillas and bonobos.

Applicants must have experience as a professional keeper working with at least one of the great ape species. The ideal candidate will also have some experience of occupational enrichment.

The pay rates are £301.79 pw (£15,693 pa) for a Grade 2 Keeper, £316.21 pw (£16,443 pa) for a Grade 1 Keeper and £332.69 pw (£17,300 pa) for a Senior Keeper. Grade is determined by the job holder’s level of competence, expertise and knowledge, not length of service.

We offer a choice of weekly or monthly pay, uniform, 31 days holiday, 5% employer’s pension contribution and the possibility of on-site accommodation.

Twycross Zoo is in Leicestershire, a registered charity and home to over a thousand animals of 250 different species. We have exciting plans for developing the Zoo further, continuing our work in conservation of endangered species and providing the very best environment that we can.

If you are interested, please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org or post it to Human Resources, Twycross Zoo, Atherstone CV9 3PX. Closing date: as soon as we can appoint the right person.

Trainee Keeper - Based at Regent's Park

Trainee Keeper - Based at Regent's Park

£17,805 p.a. inclusive

We have two permanent, full time, vacancies for trainee keepers to work in the reptile house who are familiar with accepted husbandry practices and standards and with an interest in breeding programmes and conservation.

Good communication skills and experience dealing with public are essential together with the ability to work effectively within a small team. Hours are 37.5 per week, worked within a roster which includes alternate weekends.

Depending upon applications, we may be in a position to take national keepers qualifications into consideration.

Benefits include a subsidised staff restaurant, non contributory pension scheme and interest free season ticket loan.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to the HR Dept., Regents Park, London NW1 4RY or email hr@zsl.org

Closing Date: Friday 4 September 2009

Zoo Manager - Battersea Park Children’s Zoo

Zoo Manager - Battersea Park Children’s Zoo



This position, at our small childrens’ zoo in central London, will become available in October 2009.


For application forms contact: Moira - tel no 0845 601 2279 or email

DEPUTY TEAM LEADER - Whipsnade Zoo

DEPUTY TEAM LEADER
£25,050 pa
Based at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

The Zoological Society of London has a vacancy for a Deputy Team Leader on the Africa region based at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

This position will play an integral part in the management and development of the Africa region.

You will have:

§ a degree in a relevant biological subject, the City of Guilds Diploma in Zoo Animal Management or equivalent
§ significant stock experience
§ proven supervisory and interpersonal skills
§ clear and effective oral and written communication skills
§ good computer skills

In return we offer a non-contributory pension scheme, life assurance, child care voucher scheme, training and development. Uniform will be provided and single accommodation is also available if required.

Please send your CV with a covering letter detailing your suitability for the position to HR Department, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade, Nr Dunstable, Beds. LU6 2LF or email hr@zsl.org. A Job Description can be found on our web site (http://www.zsl.org/)

Closing date for all applications: Friday 11 September 2009

Team Leader - Dublin Zoo

Team Leader - Dublin Zoo



DUBLIN ZOO holds the prestigious position of being one of `Ireland's leading Fee Paying Family Attraction' having welcomed in excess of 930,000 visitors during 2008.



We are currently seeking a confident zoo professional who is a highly motivated, a self starter and shares Dublin Zoo's passion for wildlife and vision on conservation and animal welfare.



The successful candidate will be required to be a hands-on member of the Team. He/she will be responsible for the overall day to day running of the section to which he/she is assigned in the Animals and Grounds department.



He/she will supervise, roster, support and assist the animal care staff within their assigned section, ensuring world's best practice, general compliance with Health and Safety regulations and consistent performance to overall Zoo management standards.



The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years experience in a medium-sized zoological garden and / or wildlife park within a senior Keeper position and must demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of a Dublin zoo's ethics, research, education programs and conservation involvements.



To obtain a full job description please contact

Tara Lacey – mailto:HRAdmin@dublinzoo.%20ie



Applications should be made in writing to the HR Administrator, Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, or via email to mailto:HRAdmin%40dublinzoo.ie no later than Saturday 5th September 2009.



Dublin Zoo is an equal opportunities employer.