Knowsley Safari seeks real life Dr Doolittle as dream job opens up

Fancy working with endangered tigers, camels, deer and vultures well this is just the thing for you!

A dream job for the UK’s budding David Attenboroughs and Liz Bonnins is up for grabs at Knowsley Safari in Merseyside.

The position of Conservation and Research Coordinator at the 550-acre Safari will give the successful candidate the chance to work alongside and help protect endangered Amur Tigers, Eld’s Deer, camels and even vultures.

Knowsley Safari, near Liverpool, has over 1,200 animals including tigers, lions, rhinos and wolves and is renowned for its work in protecting wildlife and habitats.

The new recruit will get to know the animals inside out, both at the Safari and potentially in countries as far and wide as Cambodia, Peru and Mongolia, to help with international breeding and conservation campaigns.

As part of the Safari’s conservation team, the lucky candidate will be required to carry out native species and habitat surveys, manage field conservation projects and work alongside global organisations involved in protecting animal populations.

In addition, they will work closely with the animal leadership team to identify the research priorities of each animal, which can provide crucial knowledge of species biology, ecology, behaviour and threats.

Nikki Mallott, Head of Conservation at Knowsley Safari said:

“You don’t have to be Dr. Doolittle to work here, but it helps! A love of animals and a passion for their protection is a must. This is an important role that will not only help us get a deeper understanding of the animals we’re trying to protect but will also help ensure their numbers don’t dwindle to the point of extinction.

“There are only around 500 Amur Tigers left worldwide and while their numbers are slowly increasing thanks to conservation projects like ours, big cats in the wild still remain at risk due to poaching, logging, forest fires, and prey depletion.

“This role requires an understanding of conservation and research within a modern zoological collection and a passion for saving endangered species. If this is you and you like the thought of stepping onto a living set of Madagascar every day, we’d love to hear from you.”

The Conservation and Research Coordinator role is one of three employment opportunities currently open in the Safari’s conservation team, the others being Conservation Engagement Coordinator and Operations Manager.