Careers

Important:

The tunnel area from Ussuri Falls along to the giant anteater is currently closed. The Aldabra giant tortoises are currently off-show. Bears of the Rising Sun will be closed from 15th - 28th June 2026. The indoor viewing area for both the fennec foxes and cheetah (opposite Suricata Sands) is currently closed. We are expecting a high number of school students on these dates: 23rd and 25th June ... read more • The tunnel area from Ussuri Falls along to the giant anteater is currently closed due to essential maintenance works.
• The Aldabra giant tortoises are currently off-show due to essential maintenance works taking place within their habitat.
• Bears of the Rising Sun will be closed from 15th - 28th June 2026 due to essential maintenance works.
• The indoor viewing area for both the fennec foxes and cheetah (opposite Suricata Sands) is currently closed.
• We are expecting a high number of school students on these dates: 23rd June, 25th June

Join the CZS team today

We have a range of roles available, from our Animal Care Team through to our Catering department.

Please note: Some of our Zoo Keeper vacancies are also placed on the BIAZA and Zoo Biology websites.

Play Area Assistant

Department: Play Area
Location: Colchester Zoo Enterprises
Employment Type: Part Time
Hours Per Week: Zero-hour Position
Salary: To be discussed at interview
Closing Date: 22nd June 2026

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