The Advanced Ranger Academy Course is designed for not only students wanting to complete the residential section of your DofE Gold Award, but also students who are interested in a career path within the animal industry and are looking to get veterinary work experience. The course content provides students with exclusive opportunities of real life hands-on, practical experiences, including working with the Yorkshire Wildlife Park (YWP) veterinary surgeon and behind the scenes access. The department has won British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) education awards for the Ranger Academy course. Students will also get the chance to work with the YWP staff team across all animal sections.
What’s included?
Accommodation and all meals.
Transport from and to Winchester (if required).
All transfers to and from the zoo.
2 free tickets for friends/family worth £51! This is to watch the graduation ceremony on Friday, but this includes the opportunity to stay and spend the rest of the day at the zoo for free!
This 5-day residential combines theory-based tasks with practical zoo experience, with a focus on key transferable skills.
A portfolio of evidence and written reference from the zoo stating your hours of work experience.