We use cookies to track usage and preferences.Continue ESSENTIAL INFORMATION TICKETS! LATEST NEWS JOBS Work Experience Volunteer Scheme PRESS ROOM ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT PRIVACY POLICY LINKS ZOO INFO... ZOO MAP ADMISSION PRICES OPENING TIMES HOW TO FIND US Work experience placements with the Animal Management Department Animal Keeping is a demanding but rewarding career. Work experience placements with the animal management department at Banham Zoo are available to students who are currently studying at Lvl 3 National Diploma in an animal related course, A levels or higher and aged 18 years or over. Students interested in a placement with the Animal Management Department must demonstrate a keen sense of enthusiasm and commitment and be prepared to work hard in all weather conditions. We expect students to attend every day of their placement and complete a full day’s work, cleaning animal enclosures and preparing animal diets under the supervision of a keeper. Placements can be either block release, Monday to Friday, for a minimum of two weeks or day release, Saturdays or Sundays, for a minimum of ten consecutive days. To secure a booking, students must have completed and returned student and college forms and paid a non-refundable administration fee of £125.00. For more information about work experience placements please contact Jade House on 01953 887771 Ext: 232 or email jade.house@zsea.org Please Note: To secure a booking, students must have completed and returned student and college forms and paid a non-refundable administration fee of £125.00. Interested in volunteering? For information on our other vacancies, including volunteering opportunities, please click here. CHIRP ROAR OR SQUAWK... GET ZOO MAIL! KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST NEWS... SIGN UP ©2021 The Zoological Society of East Anglia Limited. Registered In England - Company Number 08250951. Registered Charity in England and Wales no. 1150158. Registered Office: The Grove, Kenninghall Road, Banham, Norfolk, NR16 2HE. Site by Creative Sponge