Junior Zoo Club – (four days)
Come and experience the life of a zoo keeper. Our holiday club is designed for young aspiring animal keepers who want to help care for our animals.
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Who is this course for?
Come and experience the life of a zoo keeper. Our holiday club is designed for young aspiring animal keepers who want to help care for our animals.
Entry Requirements
You will need basic literacy and numeracy skills plus some basic knowledge of animal care. You should be aged 8-12 years.
What will you learn?
The course will cover:
- Feeding the animals
- Enrichment building
- Health checking
- Cleaning out accommodation
- Handling (where applicable)
- Maintenance on the animal unit
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered on-site.
What will you need to bring with you?
You will be required to supply your own boots or wellingtons, which should preferably be steel toe-capped. Alternatively you can borrow some from the animal unit.
How will you be assessed?
There is no assessment.
Where next?
Derby College Group offers a range of one-day, weekend and evening courses relating to Animal Care, as well as a wide range of other land-based topics. Please see our Part-time Prospectus or the Derby College Group website for a full list and details.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
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Course Information Last Updated On: November 12, 2021 11:53 am
