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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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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Veterinary Nurse
As we continue to expand our charitable mission, we’re looking for a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join our passionate Conservation and veterinary team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified and experienced nurse who wants to use their skills in a truly unique environment, supporting species from tiny amphibians to great apes, and contributing directly to conservation work that makes a difference worldwide.
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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.
