Interested in a career involving conservation and zoo-keeping? This five-day course offers a unique look at conservation efforts and animal care. Delivered in collaboration with Dartmoor Zoological Society.

Participants will start the week at Slapton Ley Field Centre exploring the range of habitats in our National Nature Reserve. You’ll also enjoy canoeing on the stunning Slapton Ley, and getting hands-on with vital conservation work.

The second half of the course offers a rare behind-the-scenes stay at Dartmoor Zoo. There will be expert-led workshops on animal training, handling, and conservation. Participants will get up close and personal with the zoo’s animals. From reptiles to big cats you’ll see a huge variety. You’ll then set up camp right in the zoo’s centre. On the final morning, students will learn about zoo management and take part in an enterprise challenge.

This course is for young people aged between 16 and 18 years old who are interested in learning more about zoology and conservation.

If this residential course date and location don’t suit you, we run similar residentials throughout the year at our field centres across the UK.