Junior Animal Keeper

About the role

The Junior Animal Keeper will support daily care, feeding and health management of plants and animals at The Green Planet in City Walk, ensuring high standards of animal welfare and guest experience.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate daily care, feeding and delivery of plants and animals, preparing appropriate diets and nutrition.
• Monitor life‑support operations and assist with medical treatment and disease prevention.
• Maintain and improve animal exhibits through regular upkeep and exhibit changes.
• Manage accurate records of animal care, facility operations and departmental activities.
• Lead guest interactions and animal encounters, providing accurate information about exhibits and shows.
• Support special functions, themed evenings and exclusive events by assisting with facility preparations and guest flow.

Required profile

• University degree or minimum three years of relevant experience in a zoological or aquarium facility.
• Experience in plant and animal care, feeding, medical treatment, nutrition and exhibit maintenance.
• Ability to work within curatorial and life‑support operations following established standards.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, initiative and drive to improve processes.
• Effective communication with guests and colleagues while ensuring safety and courtesy.

Required skills

• Plant and animal care
• Medical treatment
• Guest service
• Nutrition
• Exhibit maintenance
• Feeding
• Life‑support operations

What we offer

• Competitive compensation
• Career development opportunities
• Collaborative and creative work environment
• Equal opportunity and discrimination‑free workplace