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Keeping Battersea Park Children’s Zoo running smoothly requires many different kinds of jobs, from keeper work to retail and education.
Here you’ll find current vacancies, work experience & volunteer placements.
Animal Keeper (Full-time) Vacancy
Our animal team is expanding! We are on the lookout for an experienced animal keeper to join our zoo. Responsible for all aspects of animal husbandry, our animal keepers provide daily care to the species at the zoo, having an active role in our conservation projects and public engagement.
A minimum of one years paid employment within a zoological institution is required.
Application deadline: Midnight Monday 4th May 2026
For the full role description please click here.
Please download your application by clicking here.
Please note, we receive a high volume of applications and are not able to respond to all application submissions.
Zoo Work Experience/ Placements and Volunteering Opportunities
We are considering applications for zoo work experience placements and volunteering in 2026:
You must have the following:
- Be at least 18 years of age and over.
- Be studying a college or university's conservation / wildlife/ zoology/ animal management course.
- Aspiring for a career in a zoological or conservation-based setting.
Zoo Work Experience/ Placements and Volunteering Opportunities
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