Animal Care Professional with Interest in Zoo Management
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To build a career within an animal-based industry, with particular interest in zoos.
Work Experience Placement at Amazon World Zoo Park (2026-05 – 2026-05)
During my work experience placement, I assisted the keepers with their daily husbandry routines.
Work Experience Placement at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (2025-07 – 2025-07)
I completed a two week work experience placement at the animal sanctuary on the Isle of Wight. My duties included shadowing and assisting the animal care staff on all aspects of daily animal husbandry.
Work Experience Placement at Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital (2025-04 – 2025-04)
I completed a 2 week work placement at Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital as part of my Level 1 course requirement. Whilst I was there, I completed general animal husbandry tasks including feeding, cleaning, moving and mucking out some of the sick and injured animals that were at the hospital.
Training Course with Work Experience at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Academy (2023-02 – 2023-03)
I completed the ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Academy training course with work experience during this time. I completed more than 5 hours of theory sessions and completed more than 15 hours of practical animal care as part of the course.
Secondary School Education in General Education – Roundwood Park / Katherine Warrington School (2018-07)
GCSE in English and Maths – Apricot Online Learning Education (2022-03 – 2023-06)
City & Guilds Entry Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care in Animal Care – Oaklands College, St Albans (2025-09 – 2026-07)
City & Guilds Entry Level 1 Diploma in Land Based Studies – Animal Care in Animal Care – Oaklands College, St Albans (2024-09 – 2025-07)
City & Guilds Entry Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Working Life (Animals) in Animal Care – Oaklands College, St Albans (2023-09 – 2024-07)
Level 3 Functional Skills in Maths and English – Oaklands College, St Albans (2023-09 – 2024-07)
