Friday, October 13, 2017

STUDENT KEEPER INTERNSHIPS


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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