Animal Caretaker

Zoo Basel, lovingly called «Zolli», is a green oasis in the middle of the city. In its unique park landscape, it houses over 600 animal species from all continents. Managed scientifically, it creates closeness between humans and animals, protects endangered species, and promotes biodiversity. Here, recreation, education, research, and nature conservation combine into a working environment for diverse meaningful tasks.

Animal Caretaker

Your tasks

You guarantee the optimal care and supervision of the zoo animals and repeatedly offer them new opportunities for engagement. The maintenance and care of the stables and enclosures are also part of your daily tasks. Guided tours with visitors and the presentation of animals and their way of life, as well as commenting on animal presentations, round off your field of activity in the animal area. You will also support our craft teams in various areas within the zoo and complete the shortened training as an Animal Caretaker EFZ alongside your work.

What you bring

You have completed an apprenticeship in a manual trade (carpentry, butchery, agricultural machinery mechanics, electrical, painting, masonry, sanitary, agriculture) and have gained several years of professional experience. You are a team player and possess good social skills. Even in hectic situations, you remain calm, work in a structured, very careful, and reliable manner. You are resilient, have a quick grasp of things, and are always interested in learning new things. You have very good German skills; knowledge of English and/or French is an advantage.

You work regularly on weekends. Thanks to long-term deployment planning, your work assignments are known well in advance. A residence in the Basel region is very desirable.

What we offer you

An insight into a modern, scientifically managed zoo and the diverse tasks of animal care. You will have the opportunity to work at an extraordinary workplace in a fascinating environment in the middle of the city of Basel. You will complete the shortened training as an Animal Caretaker EFZ alongside your work.

We offer a varied task in which you can act independently and autonomously and can contribute your ideas and suggestions for improvement at any time. In addition, a workplace in the heart of the city of Basel in an extremely attractive environment awaits you. A young, collegial, and motivated team looks forward to meeting you.

Contact

Corinna Tschan
Head of HR
Zoologischer Garten Basel AG | Administration
Telephone:

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