Chester Zoo is recruiting and has nearly 200 jobs up for grabs.

With a range of vacancies from zookeepers to retail assistants and more, there is something for everyone.

Getting a job at Chester Zoo means you can spend your lunch breaks walking among 20,000 animals including bears, penguins and giraffes. 

In a post shared on social media, the zoo said: "FANCY WORKING A SEASON AT THE ZOO!?

"We have nearly TWO HUNDRED jobs up for grabs in a variety of different roles and we’re on the LOOKOUT for seasonal zookeepers, retail assistants, artists and more!

"Where else can you stroll among 20,000 animals on your lunch break? Tell a friend who would love this."

The jobs are seasonal positions in the Membership and Adoptions, Food and Beverage, Operations and Retail teams.

Here are the jobs on offer:

  • Admissions Assistant
  • Operations Assistant 
  • Food and Beverage Assistant
  • Retail Assistant
  • Retail Artists

How to apply

Applications can be submitted via the Chester Zoo website and start at £9.50 per hour. 

Check out the website here for more information.