Interested in a career working within a zoological collection?
Our careers hub provides you with more information about working within zoological education, animal husbandry and welfare and what it’s like to work at Knowsley Safari.
You’ll find information about our latest vacancies as well as answers to some of the frequently asked questions we receive, and we also provide some tips and advice on the recruitment process and what we look for in an applicant. For more information on our applicant privacy notice here.
We hope that you find the careers hub to be a useful portal of information for those of you wishing to work within a zoological collection, and here, at Knowsley Safari.
Available Positions
If you are looking for a career where you would be part of an organisation that actively tries to make a difference in the natural world by inspiring and connecting our communities to benefit all of those generations still to come, then Knowsley Safari could be the place you’ve been searching for.
This amazing feeling and call to action is something which our staff care so passionately about. We focus on making a positive impact on our guests, our animals, our community and our people.
We are Knowsley Safari, and we are the leading paid for visitor attraction in the city region with over 600,000 guests visiting us each year. Our enthusiastic and expert team do amazing work to inspire and connect our communities with the natural world for the benefit of future generations. Our aim is to be an exemplar in the zoological industry and to other large visitor attractions, we want to be the best!
To achieve that goal, we want to have the very best people working with us and as such our Animal Team is growing! If you share our passion for caring for animals, conservation, research, education, and providing our guests with the best day out ever, connecting them to the natural world, then please do get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.
We have no vacancies at this time.
If you’re interested in working in a fun, vibrant and totally different environment unlike any other then becoming part of our team may be for you. We’re looking for ‘people who love people’ as we hope that each and every guest who visits Knowsley Safari experiences “The Best Day Out Ever”. This centres on positive guest engagement, being respectful and welcoming, understanding and empathetic, and relies on you using your initiative to enhance their experience.
We want personalities who are fun and engaging with our guests and who are determined to deliver a wonderful experience to every guest, leaving them with memories that last forever.
If you think that you’d be an asset to our team, then ask yourself these questions:
Can you?
Smile and be friendly and welcoming;
Display enthusiasm and initiative;
Proactively engage with children and adults.
Are you?
Confident and hardworking;
Fun and engaging;
If you answered yes to all of the above, then you could be joining our team in the following areas:
Catering, Rides, Hosts, Stewards, Reception and Admission
If you are successful with your application, you must be willing to work on a flexible basis. Hours will vary depending on the needs of the business and time of the year. Working days will include weekdays, weekends, bank holidays, and school holidays. At certain points in the year, there will also be a requirement for some evening work.
How to Apply
If you think that you are the ideal Safari Team Member then submit your recent CV including full contact details (name, mobile number and email address) along with a short message detailing why you believe you are suited to the role to: knowsley@wearearc.co.uk. You will receive a pre-screening interview with Arc Hospitality Recruitment before being invited to our next interview day with us on site.
This role, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is designed to connect the local community to our natural heritage as part of a wider conservation project aiming to see Red Squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) return to the Knowsley Estate and the surrounding areas. The post holder will contribute to the implementation of a targeted grey squirrel control programme to clear the current grey squirrel population on the Knowsley Estate and prevent incursion from the surrounding areas.
Contract: Fixed Term until December 2029
Hours: 1170 hours per annum (based on an average of 22.5 hours per week)
Salary: £16,200 per annum
Closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026
For more information about Knowsley Safari and this role, please download the Recruitment Pack.
How to Apply
Please send your CV to recruitment@knowsley.com by the closing date of midnight Sunday 25 January 2026.
Student Placements and Work Experience
For individuals who are planning a career within the zoological community, Knowsley Safari’s Internships are a fantastic opportunity to learn from our experienced staff within an outstanding Safari Park environment.
At this time we only offer the advertised placements and are therefore unfortunately unable to accommodate any other requests that do not meet the criteria or commitment as outlined. Please read all information carefully before emailing or applying.
