Little Hooves Petting Zoo is hiring a Casual/Temporary Animal Attendant role in Windsor Downs, NSW.
Apply now to be part of our team.
Requirements for this role:Flexible schedule available
No experience required for this role
About Us
Little Hooves Petting Zoo is a family-owned mobile petting zoo based in Windsor Downs, NSW.
We are passionate about providing calm, hands-on animal experiences while maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare.
We visit birthday parties, schools, childcare centres, aged care facilities, disability services and community events across Greater Sydney, creating memorable experiences while educating people about responsible animal care.
We are currently looking for two enthusiastic Casual Animal Handlers to join our growing team.
About the Role
This is a varied role combining animal care, event work and public interaction.
Duties may include:
Handling and caring for a variety of friendly farm animals including pygmy goats, Babydoll sheep, rabbits, guinea pigs, ducks, chickens and chicks.
Feeding, watering and assisting with the day-to-day care of animals at our Windsor Downs property.
Cleaning enclosures, animal housing and equipment to maintain high standards of hygiene and animal welfare.
Assisting with the safe loading, transport and unloading of animals.
Setting up and packing down portable fencing, shelters, gazebos and equipment for mobile events.




Supervising interactions between animals and guests while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of both visitors and animals.
Educating children and adults about the animals, their care and responsible animal handling.
Monitoring animal behaviour and recognising signs of stress, illness or injury.
Assisting with general property maintenance and other animal husbandry tasks as required.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
Has a genuine passion for animal welfare.
Is confident working with both animals and members of the public.
Is reliable, punctual and well presented.
Is able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Is comfortable speaking with children and adults.
Is physically fit and capable of lifting and carrying equipment.
Holds a current driver's licence.
Qualifications & Experience
The following will be highly regarded:
Certificate III in Captive Animal Management, Animal Care, Veterinary Nursing or a related qualification.
Previous experience working with livestock, companion animals, wildlife, veterinary clinics, farms or zoos.
Experience working with children or delivering educational presentations.
A reliable vehicle suitable for transporting animals and equipment.
What We Offer
Flexible casual employment.
A supportive, family-run workplace.
The opportunity to work with a wide variety of friendly animals.
Opportunities to develop your animal handling and husbandry skills.
The chance to be part of a growing business that places animal welfare at the centre of everything we do.

📌 Animal Attendant (Sydney)
🏢 Little Hooves Petting Zoo
📍 Sydney