Vacant job

Horse and Animal Caretaker for the 2026 season at Astrid Lindgren's World

"I thought you were pretend, but now I know you really exist." – a visiting child to Madicken in Astrid Lindgren's World

In Astrid Lindgren's World, visitors step straight into the world of fairy tales and become part of it. Here, children and their families can meet, talk, and play with characters from Astrid Lindgren's books. Our visitors can see the stories from the well-known books performed in over 50 different shows every day during the peak season. Each year, the park welcomes nearly half a million visitors, making us Sweden's largest outdoor theater and a fairy-tale world that creates memories for life. Our goal is to bring Astrid Lindgren's authorship to life and to work in her spirit based on the fundamental value that all people have the same worth and are equally important. With us, everyone plays a significant role in creating a genuine and authentic experience of Astrid Lindgren's World.

Do you want to be a part of it?

As an animal caretaker in Astrid Lindgren's World, your responsibilities include not only the daily care of the animals but also participating in the performances and ensuring that the horses and other animals are ready and in the right place at the right time. You will participate in character costumes on stage during performances and lead, ride, drive, or hold the horses and other animals.

We are looking for someone with horse care training or experience working with horses. It is an advantage if you have experience with draft breeds, mini pigs, and birds.

We want to take advantage of the qualities that a balanced gender distribution brings to the organization and welcome everyone regardless of ethnicity or cultural background. If you meet the formal requirements, you are welcome to apply to us!

Employment period and work extent:

Rehearsal period: April-May Performance period: May-August

Application deadline: October 1, 2025 We do not accept any applications via mail or email.

Salary: according to the agreement between the Employers' Alliance and HRF (Entertainment Agreement). Interviews will take place in Astrid Lindgren's World, Vimmerby, in November.

Contact person Andrea Eriksson Animal Responsible [email protected]