Reptile Keeper
- Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO30SL XU, CO3 0SL View on Map
- @Colchester Zoo
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Job Detail
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Required From 11-12-2025
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Required Until 12-12-2025
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Min hours per week 40
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Accommodation None
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Catering None
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Experience All Keepers
Job Description
Colchester Zoological Society is excited to offer a two-day placement working alongside the Reptile team. This section includes a wide range of species, including Komodo dragon, slender snouted crocodile, tree monitor, iguana, anaconda, tortoise, frogs and a variety of fish species.
The candidate will have the opportunity to help with the daily husbandry of the species, including cleaning and maintaining enclosures, preparation and distribution of diets and assisting in the provision of enrichment. There will also be the chance to observe some of the positive reinforcement training carried out with the species on section.
This is an amazing opportunity to discuss modern reptile husbandry with our passionate and knowledgeable team, such as UV requirements, diet changes, enrichment and training ideas.
Please apply with your CV and covering letter and advise if you have any special interests.
