**What you'll bring to the team** Location:Chessington World of Adventures Resort Leatherhead Road Chessington Surrey KT9 2NE Here at Chessington World of Adventures we are recruiting for a Zoo Keeper to join our Animal Presentations team! This section is home to a variety of species, including California sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and a small display team of owls, among others. The position offers a dual role, with responsibilities split between both birds and sea lions. You will be responsible for carrying out and overseeing the daily husbandry and training of the animals in your care, with a strong focus on positive-reinforcement techniques. Duties will include enclosure cleaning, diet preparation, accurate record keeping, and site maintenance. In addition, you will plan, evaluate, and implement environmental enrichment programs to promote the physical and mental wellbeing of the animals. A key part of the role will also involve delivering engaging, high-quality animal talks, demonstrations, and other guest-facing activities that provide our guests with memorable and educational experiences. **Qualifications & Experience** + A minimum of three years’ experience in a zoo environment + DMZAA or equivalent qualification is desirable + Excellent time management and good organisation skills + Demonstrable skills in positive reinforcement training are vital + Experience in the training of free flight bird and marine mammals is preferable + A good understanding and experience in working with a broad range of taxa + Ability to stay focused and in control under pressure + Excellent spoken and written communication skills + Experience in delivering animal talks and demonstrations **Benefits** + An annual salary of £26,000 + 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) + ‘Enjoy the Ride’ Merlin Annual Passes -6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones! + Merlin Magic Pass -20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service + Company bonus + Private pension scheme + 40% discount online off LEGO + 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants + Ongoing training and development opportunities + Plus, many more… **Pay Range** GBP £26,000.00/Yr. Submit a Referral (https://careers-uk-merlinentertainments.icims.com/jobs/9610/zoo-keeper-%28presentations--birds-%26-sealions%29/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-1834381883) At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry. **Location (Country-County-City)** _UK-Surrey-Chessington_ **Job Locations** _UK-Surrey-Chessington_ **ID** _2025-9610_ **Employment Type** _Full-Time_ **Offer/Contract Type** _No End Date_ **Location Name** _Chessington World of Adventures Resort_