We have a range of roles available, from our Animal Care Team through to our Catering department.
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.
Scare Team
Closing Date: 17th September 2025
Department: Events, Halloween – Trail of Terror
Location: Colchester Zoological Society
Employment Type: Temporary
Hours Per Week: Minimum of 3 nights in total
Salary: Dependent on age bracket

Volunteer Coordinator
Closing Date: 21st September 2025
Department: Education
Location: Colchester Zoological Society
Employment Type: Part Time
Hours Per Week: 24 Hours Per Week
Salary: £12.50 per Hour

Deputy Team Leader – Tiger Section
Closing Date: 10th October 2025
Department: Animal Care Team
Location: Colchester Zoological Society
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours Per Week
Salary: £32,032 Per Annum

Senior Animal Keeper – Primate Section
Closing Date: 10th October 2025
Department: Animal Care Team
Location: Colchester Zoological Society
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours Per Week
Salary: £27,456 Per Annum

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact all of those not reaching the interview stage