Roundhay Park's Tropical World recruiting new 'Animal Keeper' job in Leeds

The indoor attraction, in Roundhay Park, is recruiting a full-time 'Animal Keeper'.

There are seven 'areas' in Tropical World, split into the animals natural habitats.

These include the waterfall area, aquarium, desert, rainforest canopy, creature corner, nocturnal area and butterfly zone.

Animals range from bats, to snakes, meerkats and 20 and 30 species of butterflies - so candidates must have a broad knowledge of animals.

The job description, advertised on the Leeds City Council website, said: "If you have a commitment to a high standard of animal husbandry and an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Animal Care – we may have just the job for you as an Animal Keeper at our popular Tropical World attraction in Leeds, which houses a variety of exotic animal species.

"You will need to work as part of the team on a 7 day rota basis and should have specific knowledge related to the husbandry requirements of aquatics, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, small mammals and birds.

"Experience in working with aquatic species is a particularly desirable element.

"You will assist with the routine husbandry of the animals within the collection including daily food preparation, cleaning, theme staging and maintaining the enclosures and ponds, which will involve bending and lifting and keeping accurate records relating to animal welfare."

The job is a permanent contract type of 37 hours per week.

It is on a seven-day rota basis.

Applications close on Wednesday, June 17.

To apply visit the job advertisement on the Leeds City Council website.

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