Qualified Animal Ranger in London

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Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Yorkshire Closing date for applications is: 11th Aug 2025
Contact: Aleksandra Socha (recruitment@yorkshirewildlifepark.com) Sector: Conservation Type: Paid Contract type: Full-time Salary: £26,520 gross per annum
Since its opening in 2009, Yorkshire Wildlife Park has evolved to become the UK’s number 1 on-foot safari. We feature walkthrough exhibits that take the guest directly into the world of the animals. A dynamic centre for conservation and welfare, the park currently has over 400 animals across more than 70 different species.
An exceptional opportunity has become available for a Qualified Animal Ranger to join the innovative and expanding Hoofstock Section of Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s Animal Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to -day husbandry of a diverse collection of hoofstock species, including Black Rhino, Okapi, Giraffe, Bactrian Camel, Grevy’s Zebra, Common Eland, Kafue Flats Lechwe, and Kirk’s Dik-Dik. Applicants should possess either a Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) or a degree level qualification in an animal/ conservation subject area.
Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of animal welfare and husbandry.
• Cleaning and maintaining enclosures.
• Ensure that all nutritional requirements are met and adhere to defined dietary instructions.
• Daily browse collection.
• Animal training and enrichment.
• Ensure that safety and emergency procedures are always followed.
• Maintain accurate animal records.
• Deliver talks and presentations throughout the day, engaging with guests wherever possible.
• Facilitate an exciting and memorable experience for our guests.
• Provide support and expert advice to colleagues.
• Supervise the completion of designated tasks.
  

Candidate

• 3 years minimum working in a zoological collection.
• Proven experience working with a range of hoofstock species.
• Relevant qualification (see “Person Specification”).
• Good observation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be a team player with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated with the ability to work well under pressure.
  

Apply For This Job
To apply for this position please visit the vacancies section of our website https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/careers-at-ywp/ where you can download the required application form and job vacancy information pack.

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