Corrie Nattrass
Canterbury,Kent
Summary
Experienced zookeeper specialising in primate care, with a strong background in advanced husbandry, behavioural management and welfare-focused enrichment. Proven ability to manage complex daily care routines across multiple primate species, ensuring consistently high standards of health, safety and wellbeing. Confident in supporting veterinary procedures, implementing tailored nutritional plans and contributing to behavioural monitoring and training programmes within a structured zoological setting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Zoo Keeper
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Canterbury, Kent
03.2023 - Current
- Managed specialised care and husbandry for various primate species, ensuring optimal welfare and promoting behavioural enrichment.
- Oversaw primate nutritional management by formulating diets, liaising with suppliers, and coordinating food deliveries.
- Assisted with target and injection training using positive reinforcement, and supported veterinary procedures including health checks, treatments and safe animal transfers procedures.
- Maintained indoor and outdoor enclosures to uphold stringent hygiene and environmental standards.
Farm Worker
The Gincase
, Cumbria
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Assisted in the daily care and welfare of a variety of farm animals, including feeding, cleaning, and health monitoring.
- Maintained enclosures and ensured high standards of hygiene, animal welfare, and care.
- Delivered daily visitor engagement while promoting animal welfare and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Conservation and Zoo Biology
University of Salford
Salford2022
A-Levels -
The Nelson Thomlinson School
Wigton2019
GCSEs -
The Nelson Thomlinson School
Wigton2017
Skills
- Animal husbandry
- Behavioural observation, management, and enrichment
- Veterinary support
- Nutritional management
- Strong teamwork, record keeping, and adherence to keeper protocols
- Adaptive problem solving
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Decision making
Timeline
Zoo Keeper
Howletts Wild Animal Park
03.2023 - Current
Farm Worker
The Gincase
01.2014 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Conservation and Zoo Biology
University of Salford
A-Levels -
The Nelson Thomlinson School
GCSEs -
The Nelson Thomlinson School