British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA)
Zoo Keeper
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Amazona Zoo
Closing date for applications is: 27th Jul 2026
Contact: Imogen White (Imogen@amazonazoo.co.uk)
Sector: Animal Care
Type: Paid
Contract type: Full-time
Salary: Supplied on application
We have an exciting opportunity to join our small team here at Amazona Zoo. Established in 2008, Amazona Zoo is home to just South American species - housing Jaguar, Puma, Spider Monkeys, Caiman, Green Anaconda, Chilean Flamingo and much more. Located in beautiful Cromer, on the North Norfolk coast, we are looking for a full time keeper to join the team and work with our wide range of animals.
The candidate must be able to deliver an excellent standard of animal husbandry, as well as the skills to communicate passionately about the animals in our care and the conservation projects we support. It will be advantageous for the candidate to have worked previously with some of the species we house here.
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The successful candidate will:
- Carry out work in all weather conditions
- Engage with visitors to the zoo
- Be comfortable delivering talks to large crowds
- Report to Senior Keepers
- Have excellent communication skills and be a team player
- Carry out all tasks to a very high standard
Essential Requirements -
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- Be hardworking and physically fit
- Have a positive attitude and be willing to learn
- Have a minimum of 2 years previous zoo experience
- Must be comfortable working alone and part of the team
- Qualification to degree level in Zoology or other animal related field
Desirable but not essential if the Candidate has completed the DMZAA.
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Please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to Imogen@amazonazoo.co.uk
We cannot reply to all applicants so if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please note that we have decided not to take your application further at this time
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