Zoo Entertainments & Education Host

Chessington KT9, United Kingdom

Job Description


Roles & Responsibilities: We are looking for hosts to actively engage with our guests within our zoo areas, sharing educational and conservational facts about our animals. Being an element of the Education Team; you will deliver engaging and family focused talks & presentations about a range of animals we have here in the zoo \xe2\x80\x93 we help support incredible animal conservation work globally, and we want YOU to tell our guests all about it!
Day to day you will be:

  • Cleaning our sections to get them ready for guests at the start of the day and throughout.
  • Monitoring sections and interacting with guests all day.
  • Performing talks and shows to educate the public about our animals.
  • Performing as a character to engage children.
  • Taking an animal out to meet the public.
  • Learning scripts/ facts about our animals.
This role includes standing / walking, as well as being outside a lot of the working day.
Full time & part time. Fixed term contract to March 2024, with a possibility to extend to November 2024. Working weekends and bank holidays as required to meet the needs of the business. Shift times start from 8.30am or 10.30am and the latest shift finish will be 7.30pm. Qualifications & Experience:
Our Zoo Hosts are essential to help us drive our education and conservation efforts \xe2\x80\x93 Hosts must be confident in engaging guests throughout the day, our talks are attended by a large amount of guests so public speaking experience is encouraged!


We need you to come with the right positive attitude, enjoy working as part of a team and in a fast-paced environment, and be able to deliver a ROARsome experience to our Guests! Benefits:
  • A competitive hourly rate
  • Access to Merlin benefits page with discounts on over 1000 fashion and electronic retailers, restaurants, and travel
  • 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
  • 40% discount on Lego
  • Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family, and friends to enjoy all our Merlin Attractions across the world
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities


Pay Range: Compensation between GBP \xc2\xa37.53/Hr.-GBP \xc2\xa310.42/Hr.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3018143
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Chessington KT9, United Kingdom
  • Education
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