Current Opportunities
If there’s nothing suitable currently listed, we’d love to keep you up to date with new opportunities to join our team. To receive updates on all the latest vacancies as they arise, please sign up to our Opportunities Mailing List below:
Trainee Animal Keeper – Casual Hours
Hertfordshire Zoo is hiring two Trainee Cover Keepers on a casual basis to support animal care across five main sections, including Large Carnivores, Primates, and Reptiles. Ideal for those seeking hands-on zoo experience, duties include daily husbandry, enclosure maintenance, record-keeping, public talks, and supporting site operations. Applicants must be reliable, adaptable, and passionate about animal care and visitor engagement. Relevant qualifications and previous zoo or animal experience are essential. Roles are 3–4 days/week, including weekends and school holidays. Pay is National Minimum Wage, with staff benefits. Candidates must have a UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.
Full info and how to apply can be found here: 2025 Trainee Cover Keeper HZ
Full-Time Keeper – Primates & Small Mammals
Hertfordshire Zoo is seeking an experienced animal keeper to join our Primates & Small Mammals team on a fixed-term contract. You’ll be part of a passionate team delivering exceptional animal care and visitor experiences. Duties include husbandry, enrichment, record-keeping, public talks, enclosure upkeep, and supervising volunteers. You’ll also support general site operations. Candidates must have a relevant animal science qualification, at least 2 years’ experience with relevant species in a zoo setting, strong communication and record-keeping skills, and a flexible, team-oriented approach. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Full details and info on how to apply can be found here: Primates & Small Mammals Keeper (Mat Cover)
Kitchen Stores Person Required
We currently have an opportunity for a Stores Person to join our Wild family here at Hertfordshire Zoo! You’ll be assisting with accepting deliveries, moving stock and ensuring all paperwork is kept up to scratch.
Duties Include:
- Be responsible for receiving and checking all deliveries and recording delivery temperatures
- Ensure all stock is stored in the correct manner and in a timely fashion
- Liaise with catering team any queries relating to delivery and stock discrepancies
- Keep a record of and report any frequent shortages or spare items
- Assist with stock takes as required
- Ensure all stock is correctly rotated and notify catering team of any date issues
- Keep stores areas clean and tidy
Package Description:
- £12.21 per hour; £7619.04 PA
- Monday, Wednesday & Friday (7am to 11am)
- The position is offered with an immediate start, initially on a maternity cover basis, fixed to 31st December 2025, with the opportunity for the position to become permanent or to develop into other areas within the catering department for the right candidate
- Free secure parking available on site
- Full uniform provided
- A range of staff discounts/benefits
- The opportunity to be part of Hertfordshire’s number one visitor attraction.
To apply please email your CV and a covering letter to ian.dawe@hertfordshirezoo.com
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