Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
Bristol
Closing date for applications is: 23rd Jun 2023
Contact:
Kayla Seagrave (careers@noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk)
Sector:
Animal Care
Type:
Volunteer
Contract type:
Part-time
Salary:
n/a
https://www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk/careersAn opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our committed and friendly team of volunteers.
We welcome applications from candidates with a keen interest in animal husbandry and Conservation. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate that they are team orientated, hardworking, proactive and positive in their attitude to all tasks.
This is a one day a week voluntary position lasting 6 months, working from 8am - 5pm.
Day available: Saturday
Minimum age: 18 years old
Species & breeds held on section:
- Birds of Prey (Owls, Falcons, Eagles, Hawks, Buzzards, Vultures).
- Water Fowl.
- Poultry.
- African Crowned Cranes.
- Pheasants (Gold, Silver).
- Emu.
- Spix Guan.
- Village Weavers.
- Parrot Species (Military Macaw, Cockatiel).
- Tortoises (Aldabra, Red Footed, Sulcata, Leopard).
- Snakes (Royal Python, Bredls Python).
- Lizards (Blue Tounge Skink, Beaded, Fat Tailed Gecko, Tokay Gecko).
- Invertebrates (Sun Beetles, African Giant Land Snails, Cockroaches, Stick Insects).
Day to day tasks:
- Assisting with daily cleaning.
- Food preparation.
- Creating and providing enrichment.
- Assisting with basic health checks.
- Assisting with enclosure maintenance (i.e., re-perching aviaries).
- Helping with crowd control and set-up of daily Bird of Prey displays (there may be the opportunity to take part with flying birds, but this is not guaranteed).
