Join the Twycross Zoo team
Careers at Twycross Zoo
At Twycross Zoo you'll be part of an evolving and progressive organisation, with staff engagement at its very core. Twycross Zoo offers a diverse range of roles and is committed to the fundamental approach of equal opportunities in employment. The zoo's team strives to educate and inspire everyone to care about, and therefore contribute to saving, the other species with which we share our planet.
Explore current opportunities within our team below...
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Senior Animal Keeper - Primates
Are you an experienced zoo professional with a passion for outstanding animal care and supporting team development?
At Twycross Zoo, we are looking for a committed Senior Animal Keeper to support the Team Leader in delivering consistently high standards of animal welfare, husbandry and guest engagement with Primates.
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Stock Controller & EPOS Administrator
Are you highly organised with a keen eye for detail and a passion for data accuracy? At Twycross Zoo, we’re looking for a Stock Controller & EPOS Administrator to play a vital role in ensuring effective stock management and EPOS system integrity across the Zoo.
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Site Biodiversity Manager - Conservation
Twycross Zoo is a fantastic conservation and education charity and historic organisation that has existed for over 60 years. At the heart of what we do, the reason we exist, is to be an influential conservation and education charity. This is an exciting opportunity to join our conservation charity, as we are in a position to more than quadruple the size of our current 4ha Nature Reserve.
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Team Leader - Mammals
We are seeking an experienced Team Leader – Mammals to support the Assistant Curator in the leadership and operational management of our Mammals section. This role is responsible for maintaining exceptional standards of animal welfare, husbandry, safety and presentation, while leading and developing a dedicated team of animal keepers.
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Team Leader - Apes
Are you an experienced zoo professional with a passion for exceptional animal welfare and inspiring teams? At Twycross Zoo, our Ape section is home to all four Great Ape species and is the only zoo in the UK to hold Bonobos.
We’re looking for a Team Leader – Apes to support the Curator in leading and developing our Ape team, ensuring consistently high standards of animal care, team engagement and guest experience.
With the Global Conservation Centre opening in 2027 along with a world class Orangutan enclosure this is a perfect time to join this expanding team. With other significant capital projects in the future, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the future of Twycross Zoo.
