Spending the day looking after magnificent creatures such as elephants sounds like the perfect job.
And now Chester Zoo is offering just that.
Of course, there are a few requirements but the permanent role as a keeper is being advertised, reports the Manchester Evening News.
The keeper would have the opportunity to work with a breeding family unit of Asian elephants.
Chester Zoo is home to 21,000 animals spread across 125 acres and welcome more than a million visitors a year.
To qualify for the role, you must be able to deliver an excellent level of animal husbandry, care and welfare for the assigned mammals, ensuring that all enclosures and facilities are maintained to a high standard.
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A successful candidate will need to have a HND or degree level qualification in a zoological related science or equivalent experience.
They will also need proven experience in the care and management of large mammals species including giraffes, rhinos, or elephants in a zoo or safari park setting.
The salary for this position is £21,356.63 per year based on 40 hours work per week to be worked on 10 days out of 14 - including weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotated basis.
In addition, Chester Zoo also offers a range of benefits including 33 days paid holidays - which increases with length of service - free admittance tickets, free Park and Ride Access and access to an online discount scheme.
The closing date for applications is Sunday, August 18 and you can apply here .
