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Specialist in Carnivores (100%)
- 03 March 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Goldau
Job summary
Join the Natur- und Tierpark Goldau, a stunning wildlife park! Experience a dynamic work environment with a focus on conservation.
Tasks
- Care for a variety of carnivores, including bears, wolves, and lynxes.
- Implement modern animal training methods and enrichment techniques.
- Maintain animal enclosures and contribute to their design improvements.
Skills
- Completed training as a wildlife animal keeper with experience in carnivore care.
- Strong communication skills and knowledge sharing with visitors.
- Reliability, responsibility, and a keen sense for hygiene and order.
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About the job
The Goldau Nature and Animal Park annually delights around 450,000 visitors amidst an impressive rocky landscape and idyllic forests. On 42 hectares, around 100 European wild animal species live. About 200 employees and many volunteers are passionately committed to nature and species conservation, education, and research – driving forward the sustainable goals of the scientifically managed animal park.
Your tasks
- Responsibility for the carnivore area with bear, wolf, lynx, wildcat, fox, as well as other species such as bearded vulture, pond turtle, and roe deer
- Professional and species-appropriate care, husbandry, and breeding of the entrusted animal species
- Implementation of modern methods of animal training and behavioral enrichment
- Cleaning, maintenance, and ensuring the functionality of the animal enclosures
- Collaboration in the planning and implementation of new and redesigned animal enclosures
Your profile
- Completed training as an animal caretaker EFZ, specializing in wild animals
- Several years of experience in keeping various carnivores
- Knowledge of modern animal training and behavioral enrichment
- High motivation to contribute own ideas and actively develop animal welfare
- Versatile interest in European wild animals and their behavior
- Very good German language skills, spoken and written
- Strong communication skills and enjoyment in conveying biological knowledge to guests
- Open, friendly, and well-groomed appearance
- High reliability and pronounced sense of responsibility
- Strong sense of hygiene, order, and cleanliness
- Manual skills and technical understanding
- Enjoyment of practical and physical work outdoors
- Willingness to work regularly on weekends and public holidays
- Driver's license category B (A1 advantageous)
Our offer
- Opportunity to actively shape and further develop the area
- Modern, future-oriented company with agile leadership culture
- Dynamic working environment with committed, motivated employees
- Attractive employment conditions, modern infrastructure, and diverse fringe benefits
Contact
For questions, Dr. Pascal Marty, Head of Animal Department & Board of Trustees, is happy to assist you by email or phone: pascal.marty@tierpark.ch or 041 859 06 20
Application
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by email at: bewerbung@tierpark.ch
About the company
Benefits
Pets allowed
Company restaurant
Additional contribution for pension fund
No dress code
Free fruits
Working from home
Paid maternity leave
Sustainability strategy
Training
Free in-house sports facilities
Overtime compensation
Diverse workforce
Parking spaces available
Additional contribution for insurances
Accident insurance
Friday afternoon drinks
Supplementary insurance
Part-time work
Possibility of unpaid holidays
Employee discount
Work places for employees with a disability
Free drinks
Flexible working hours
Child care
Good public transport connections
Paid paternity leave
