ANIMAL DIVISION
STUDENT INTERNSHIPS
Knowsley Safari
Liverpool
If you are working
towards an animal based degree, a one year Student Keeper Internship at
Knowsley Safari is designed to offer you an education in the practical aspects
of an Animal Keeper role within an outstanding Safari Park surrounded by
experienced keepers who are more than happy to pass on their skills and
knowledge. We offer you first-hand experience within the Park/Zoo community
with plenty of support, training and development of you as an individual.
Following our placement you will develop skills in animal management &
husbandry, organisation & planning, and teamwork & communication, and
gain a realistic idea of the intense physical demands of the role.
This placement is
aimed at undergraduate students who:
a. Must
undertake a placement to accompany their studies as a required aspect of their
university programme.
b. Wish
to take a ‘sandwich year’ in university in order to gain experience in the
Park/Zoo world.
Please note that
undergraduates must be enrolled on a course which is relevant to the role and
priority will be given to those students who must undertake a placement as part
of their course.
The placement will
start on 4th September 2017 and finish on 31st August 2018.
For more information
and details on how to apply please visit: http://www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/internships/
All requests for
2017/2018 placements must be submitted by 20 November 2016 and the group
interview session will be held on Saturday 10 December 2016.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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