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BIRD ROUND
The Volunteer Bird Rounds suits a person with a passion for Australian wildlife and a keen interest in Australian birds, who enjoys cleaning and working outdoors as part of a team. It takes great commitment to assist with the daily care of our wildlife as well as dedication, and attention to detail to ensure all aspects of the animal’s welfare are provided for.
Level of Fitness: A high level of physical fitness is required for this role.
On the Bird rounds you will encounter a variety of Australian birds in our many aviaries including black-neck stork, king parrot, gang-gang cockatoo, rose-crown fruit dove and tawny frogmouths to name a few.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Cleaning the enclosures is a substantial part of this role, so be prepared for a physical day, up to 8 hours on your feet in all weather. Tasks include daily cleaning in the enclosures including raking, sweeping, hosing, scrubbing perching and enclosure furniture, de cobwebbing and cleaning windows.
- Refurbishing the animal enclosures and general maintenance is carried out on a regular basis and includes mulching, sanding, weeding, browse changing, painting, replacing perching and cleaning wildlife signage throughout the park.
- Food preparation is a large part of the role and includes chopping up many different varieties of food, washing dishes, washing water bowls, participating in feeding the animals and preparation of making animal enrichments.
- Observations of the animals.
- Assisting guests and answering general enquires regarding the park and the animals.
VOLUNTEER SHIFTS
Monday to Sunday 6.30am – 3.30pm or 6.30am-12noon.
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