Chessington World of Adventures & Zoo is THE place for thrilling rides, exciting animal encounters, live shows and interactive games. We put the emphasis on proving a great day out for all the family. Brave Vampire, a fangtastic flight of fright across the treetops or embark on a foam-ball firing frenzy in Dennis' Madhouse. Hear lions and tigers roar and watch penguins potter, monkeys chatter and spiders scurry as you make your way through Chessington Zoo and 2008 brings a SEA LIFE centre with over 20 marine life displays, including interactive 'touchpools', fun exhibitions and a walkthrough ocean tank that will offer a final 'wow-experience' as the fish swim overhead.

That says a lot about the kind of atmosphere we want to create - friendly, helpful and fun. It also says a lot about the kind of people we're looking for, and the working environment we have to offer.

Working for us

As you can imagine, there are plenty of opportunities for people with very different talents - everyone from Hosts to Zookeepers - on a range of seasonal and permanent contracts. Many roles are customer-facing, so it's important that you want people to enjoy their visit to the full, and that you'll go out of your way to make their day special. Even if you're one of the behind-the-scenes team, providing day-to-day administration and support.

For our customer-facing teams, responsibility and variety go together. No two days are the same - our guests make sure of that! And the more you get involved with their enjoyment - with a smile, a chat or a helping hand - the more you'll get out of your day. Of course, you'll receive the best training - but if you want a role that encourages initiative, you couldn't choose better!

Benefits

We believe in looking after the people who do such a good job of looking after our business - and by extension, our guests. So as a member of our team, you can expect to enjoy highly competitive hourly rates. Your role will also carry an exceptional range of benefits, including complimentary tickets and various discounts on retail and food outlets.