About

• What you'll bring to the team
• Are you passionate about creating memorable experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, fun environment? Then we want YOU to be part of our team. Leave the everyday behind and unleash your imagination as you explore a career at Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Britain’s biggest wildlife theme park.
• Here at Chessington World of Adventures we are gearing up for our 2026 Season and we are looking for Zoo Education Hosts to join the team!
• As a zoo Education Host, you will deliver scheduled talks to our guests about our animals, as well as providing informal education through direct guest interaction, games and activities around the resort.
• The education team is also responsible to ensuring our guest facing areas are looking their best prior to opening each day to ensure a smooth and enjoyable guest experience, as well monitoring our animals for any welfare concerns and escalating this to the appropriate keeping team.
• If you’re keen to share your passion for animals, this could be the right role for you!

Day to day this role will include

• Ensure guests are engaged and enjoying educational interactions in zoo areas.
• Perform educational talks using a portable PA system to engage guests.
• Keep our zoo areas clean and tidy.
• Monitor zoo areas to ensure guest and animal safety.
• Assist the education officer with formal education activities when required.
• Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s most exciting attractions. Apply now to join our Team and make every day an adventure!
• Qualifications & Experience
• We need you to come with is the right positive attitude, enjoy working as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment, and be able to deliver jaw dropping fun to our Guests!
• 16+

Whilst we do not require any formal qualifications or experience for this role, the following would be desirable

• People with a passion for animals and enjoy learning about them.
• Enjoyment in educating the public.
• Confidence in public speaking, especially with large crowds.
• Confidence in teaching children.
• Interest in animal conservation and education.
• A people person who is happy to engage with guests.
• Effective communicators.
• Strong initiative.
• Benefits
• A competitive hourly rate
• Access to Merlin benefits page with discounts on over 1000 fashion and electronic retailers, restaurants, and travel
• 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
• 40% discount on Lego
• Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family, and friends to enjoy all our Merlin Attractions across the world
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Pay Range
• From GBP £8.00/Hr.