Junior Zoo Club – (four days)
The Junior Zoo Club is a great opportunity to meet the animals at the college and experience the life of a zoo keeper. The Junior Zoo Club is designed for young aspiring animal keepers to help care for our animals.
Course Summary

Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
The Junior Zoo Club experience is a group course, where children will get to work closely with the animals at the college and learn what it is like to work as a zoo keeper. The course is for young aspiring animal keepers to learn about animal husbandry, health and handling. During the day children will get to handling and feed our rabbits and guinea pigs, feed and handle some reptiles, make enrichment for our meerkats and porcupines, meet our wallabies, feed our goats, pigs and alpacas and lots of other exciting activities.
The experience is for 6 hours and available during some school holidays. Price is £30 per person. Limited number of places available.
Entry Requirements
You will need basic literacy and numeracy skills plus some basic knowledge of animal care. The course is for ages 6 – 12 year olds.
What will you learn?
The course will cover:
- Feeding the animals
- Health checking the animals
- Cleaning their accommodation
- Making enrichment for the animals
- Maintenance of the animal unit
- Exercising the animals
- Handling the animals
- Learn about their care and needs
- Bathing tortoises
How will you learn?
The course is a practical experience on the Animal Unit at Broomfield Hall
What will you need to bring with you?
You will need to come appropriately dressed for working with animals and working outdoors i.e., trousers and waterproof coat. You will be required to supply your own boots or wellingtons – preferably steel toe capped. A packed lunch and drink are also required for the experience.
How will you be assessed?
There is no assessment.
Where next?
Derby College offer a range of post 16 animal care courses and other short courses in animal care such as keeper for a day, animal experiences and canine first aid. Please see the Derby College website and Prospectus for a full list and details.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or animal.unit@derby-college.ac.uk
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Career Information
This course could lead to one of these careers...
Animal Care Services Occupations n.e.c.
£18433
Veterinary Nurses
£17640
Environmental Health Professionals
£35762
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Course Information Last Updated On: April 28, 2022 12:13 pm