STUDENT KEEPER
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 Safari/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
Safari/Zoo world.
Only student who fit
either of the above criteria and are enrolled on a course which is relevant to
the role will be considered for the placement.
The placement will
start on 3rd September 2018 and finish on 31st August 2019.
For more information
and details on how to apply please visit: https://www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/conservation/1439-2/
All requests for
2018/2019 placements must be submitted by 12 November 2017 and the group
interview session will be held on Saturday 9 December 2017.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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