Joining ZSL

There is no other organisation like the Zoological Society of London (ZSL). We are a movement of conservationists, driven by science, working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world by protecting critical species, restoring ecosystems, helping people and wildlife live together and inspiring support for nature.

When we join together, everything is possible. We are a global team of staff and volunteers who are committed to ensuring a world where wildlife thrives. We live our values in our everyday interactions, vision, and purpose, ensuring we have a culture that continues to grow – collaborative, ethical, impactful, inclusive, innovative, and inspiring.

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Latest Jobs

Careers Site Advertising End Date
21 Apr 2025
All Locations
Philippines
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International field programmes
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
On-site
Global Conservation and Field Programmes
Contract length
3 years (initial 12 months then extension)
Careers Site Advertising End Date
15 Apr 2025
All Locations
London Zoo
All Departments
Animal operations and zookeeping
Advertising Salary
£25,742 per annum (FTE)
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
On-site
Conservation Zoos
Contract length
6 months (starting from May)
Careers Site Advertising End Date
21 Apr 2025
All Locations
Institute of Zoology
All Departments
Science research
Advertising Salary
£41,537 per annum (including London Weighting)
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hybrid
Science and Research
Contract length
4 Years
Careers Site Advertising End Date
21 Apr 2025
All Locations
Institute of Zoology
All Departments
Science research
Advertising Salary
£41,537 per annum (including London Weighting)
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hybrid
Science and Research
Contract length
4 Years
Careers Site Advertising End Date
14 Apr 2025
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Head Office (Regents Park)
All Departments
UK conservation programmes
Advertising Salary
£31,500 per annum (FTE)
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
On-site
Global Conservation and Field Programmes
Contract length
10 months
Careers Site Advertising End Date
08 Apr 2025
All Locations
Head Office (Regents Park)
All Departments
Science research
Advertising Salary
£25,433 per annum (FTE)
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hybrid
Science and Research
Contract length
6 months
Careers Site Advertising End Date
04 Apr 2025
All Locations
Whipsnade Zoo
All Departments
Animal operations and zookeeping
Advertising Salary
£12.00 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
On-site
Conservation Zoos
Contract length
8 months
Careers Site Advertising End Date
02 Apr 2025
All Locations
Field Based
All Departments
Science research
Advertising Salary
£36,924 per annum
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
On-site
Science and Research
Contract length
3 years
Careers Site Advertising End Date
03 Apr 2025
All Locations
London Zoo
All Departments
Animal operations and zookeeping
Advertising Salary
£27,300 per annum
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
On-site
Conservation Zoos
Contract length
12 months
Careers Site Advertising End Date
20 Apr 2025
All Locations
London Zoo
All Departments
Animal operations and zookeeping
Advertising Salary
£31,500 per annum
Vacancy Type
Permanent
On-site
Conservation Zoos