ZOOKEEPER EXPERIENCE
Bede’s Zookeeper Experience Academy offers students an opportunity to become a zookeeper for a week. Students will help to care for the animals and learn about their natural habitats and behaviour. FURTHER INFORMATION Here are some of the animals which are cared for at Bede’s: Binturongs, Polecats, Rabbits, Kinkajous, African birds, Squirrel Monkeys, Lemurs, Dormice, Chipmunks, Owls.
OBJECTIVES • To stimulate curiosity for the natural world • To increase students’ sense of responsibility towards animals and other living beings • To learn about animal biology, typical animal behaviour traits and conservation • To master the fundamentals of exotic animal management and aquarium management • To acquire hands-on experience handling and looking after animals • To develop awareness of animal welfare issues • To exercise students’ own judgement to assess and control risk relating to animals • To broaden vocabulary relating specifically to animals and animal management.
SUMMARY CENTRE
LEVELS
Eastbourne (6–11 years)
Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced
VENUE
INSTRUCTION
Bede’s Zoo in Dicker
One teacher per 10 students
HOURS
FEE
3 hours per week (2x 1½ hour sessions)
£275 per week
DAYS
DATES
Tuesday and Thursday
Eastbourne – Week 1: 29/06/2025 | Week 2: 06/07/2025 | Week 5: 27/07/2025 | Week 6: 03/08/2025 | Week 7: 10/08/2025
Minimum number of students is required for the Academy to run. If an Academy is cancelled, a refund will be given.
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