Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Closing date for applications is: 18th Oct 2026
Contact: Aleksandra Socha (recruitment@yorkshirewildlifepark.com) Sector: Conservation Type: Paid Contract type: Full-time Salary: £28,080 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 around 475 animals across more than 60 different species. We aim to provide a quality, value for money experience that excites and inspires our guests.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s £50 million expansion has seen a 150-acre expansion of the existing site. This includes new animal reserves, lakes and landscaping and along with The Yorkshire Hive that has retail, restaurants and a destination hotel.
We are currently looking for a Senior Animal Ranger to join our dynamic and energetic animal department with position available in our Primates section. The successful candidate will have a positive, ‘can do’ attitude and demonstrate a consistently proactive and flexible approach to work.
It is essential for candidates to possess a Diploma in the Management of Zoo or Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) or degree level qualification in an animal/ conservation subject area.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure that safety and emergency procedures are always followed.
- Ensure that all nutritional requirements are met and adhere to defined dietary instructions.
- Monitor all animals for signs of illness, injury or distress and promptly report any concerns to the Section Head or Deputy Section Head. Administer medications as instructed.
- Maintain and advance animal welfare including the design and implementation of enrichment and training programmes for animals on the section.
- Oversee the section in the absence of the Section Head and Deputy Section Head.
- Ensure an exemplary experience for all guests entering your areas of responsibility.
- Responsible for maintaining a motivating, supportive and professional culture and working environment within the team.
Candidate
- Relevant qualification (see “Person Specification”).
- Ability to lead a team when required and provide mentorship to junior staff.
- Strong communications skills adapted to the needs of managers, colleagues and members of the public.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm.
- Must be confident working as part of a team or on your own, along with providing leadership to the team when required.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to provide resolutions.
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Senior Animal Ranger (Primates Section) employer: British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA)
Activate Learning is an exceptional employer that values the passion and dedication of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where teamwork and professional growth are at the forefront. Located in the picturesque Surrey countryside, employees benefit from a vibrant environment that fosters learning and development, alongside opportunities to engage with a diverse animal collection. With a commitment to high standards of animal welfare and education, Activate Learning provides a meaningful and rewarding career for those looking to make a difference in the animal industry.
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British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) Recruitment Team
