At Blackpool Zoo, we aim to ensure that all of our visitors experience a fantastic day out. It’s not just about the amazing animals, each member of our team plays a part in making this happen.

For the following vacancies we are seeking confident, enthusiastic, flexible and motivated staff aged 16 or over. Experience isn’t necessary but a SMILE is a must.

Retail Staff

Being a zoo keeper can be messy… but looking after our army of cuddly plush animals is easy – they don’t need feeding and there’s no animal poo to shovel! Working in one of our two gift shops, you will find yourself stocking shelves, taking in deliveries and assisting customers find the perfect souvenir.

Catering Staff

It’s feeding time at the zoo – Just like our animals, we need to make sure our visitors are fed and watered throughout the day. Whether you’re serving hot meals in the café, or ice-creams on a sunny day, working as part of our Catering team is a diverse and exciting role! Your duties may include preparing and serving food, taking deliveries, stocking up, clearing tables, pot-wash and money-handling.

Cleaners

Zoo Keepers take care of the animal enclosures, but we need people to help us take care of the human-only areas. You’ll be keeping public indoor areas and toilets block clean throughout the day and some experience in a visitor environment is preferred.

Visitor Services Assistant

Our Visitor Services team are the face of Blackpool Zoo, helping visitors have a safe and enjoyable day out. You will mainly be working at admissions, taking payments and answering visitor queries, you may be asked to help direct in the car park or help to keep the zoo grounds clean and presentable.  You should be a strong communicator who is polite, helpful and confident. It may be necessary to walk distances around the zoo and you should be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Grounds Staff

It takes a team to keep our grounds looking tip top. This role will see you keeping the park tidy, picking up litter, emptying litter bins, general tending of beds, mowing and helping out on the car park.

Photography

Say cheese!! Upon arrival at the zoo, our visitors are whisked away on a safari adventure to stand amongst lions and tigers… Well, that would be a bit too dangerous. So instead we need photographers to help maintain the illusion! All training will be provided but a creative eye and outgoing personality is a must. Some customer service experience would be of benefit.

Car park Assistant

First impressions really do count and as our visitors arrive we want them to be able to safely park in a well maintained car park, be able to purchase tickets efficiently and start their day out being greeted with a welcoming smile.

We are looking to fill a number of vacancies with various start dates, including February half term. All jobs are seasonal, occasionally weather dependent, with full and part-time hours available. We’ll provide full training and uniform (where necessary) and we pay up to living wage (dependent on age). We also offer a whole host of benefits including complimentary zoo tickets, discounts and free parking… Oh, and you’ll be working in an award winning zoo!!

If you feel you are ready to join our troop at Blackpool Zoo, please email your CV or alternatively email a completed application form (below), stating the position you are applying for to recruitment@blackpoolzoo.org.uk.  

If you have previously applied, please feel free to apply again.  We will invite successful applicants for interview within 4 weeks.