We're seeking a skilled animal carer

Krokodille Zoo is seeking a skilled and experienced zookeeper

We are a small but ambitious zoo experiencing rapid growth after a record good summer – and we are looking for a skilled, experienced, and proactive zookeeper to help us shape the future.

We convey knowledge with great passion, and every day we make a great effort to protect the animals and their needs. Our employees' passion and professionalism help to ensure a high standard of living for all our animals. This very professionalism and passion are also the reason why we can contribute to conservation and reintroduction projects worldwide.

About the position
We are looking for a professionally strong animal keeper with a solid overview, the ability to think in both daily tasks and long-term planning, and who can take responsibility for trainees, communication and operations. The position requires both practical work with animals and a clear focus on collaboration and development.

Your primary tasks

• Ensure the welfare of our animals – every day and in the long term.
• Plan, coordinate and delegate work tasks.
• Observation and reporting of signs of illness. Supervision of the animals' welfare and well-being.
• Participation in breeding and population management as directed.
• Feeding, cleaning, enrichment and training.
• Daily handling and potential movement of animals.
• As part of our team of trained animal keepers, take joint responsibility for leading, training and supporting interns and trainees.
• Convey knowledge and stories about our animals to the audience in an engaging manner.
• Actively contribute to developing structures and routines in a growing organisation.
• Work closely with colleagues and report directly to the director.

Who are you?

• Trained animal keeper with a minimum of 5-8 years of experience.
• Your first priority as an animal keeper is always the animals.
• Gladly with experience with cats, mammals and birds.
• You must be able to communicate clearly and fluently in Danish and English, with German being a significant advantage.
• Possesses strong leadership skills and can take responsibility, even in pressured situations.
• Positive, proactive, hardworking, and solution-oriented – a true workhorse with initiative.
• We understand the importance of flexibility – for us, the animals' welfare comes first, even if it means the working day becomes a little longer.
• Loyal to animals, colleagues, and the organisation.
• Can handle direct feedback – and use it constructively.
• Understood that the role is not that of a head keeper, but as part of the team one works side-by-side with colleagues on operations – whilst also taking leadership for trainees and apprentices.

We offer

• Full-time position with commencement as soon as possible.
• A work environment filled with passionate colleagues who have a heart for animals.
• The opportunity to work with some of the world's most endangered species at a world-renowned zoo, which works hard for the conservation of endangered animals.
• A central role in the operation of a unique zoo with great ambitions.

Pay and employment terms
In accordance with the current collective agreement and by agreement with the negotiating organisation.
The position is 37 hours per week. Please be aware that weekend work will be required.

If you have any questions about the position, you can contact Maria Peilman-Larsen by email: [email protected]

How to search
If you see yourself in the description, please contact us by email with your application and CV at [email protected] by 15th October at 12:00 PM.
We kindly request that the application includes a minimum of two previous references who can confirm your qualifications and experience.