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

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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

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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

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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

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

Volunteering

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Work Experience Programme

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