Zoology & Animal Management
ENGLISH LEVELS We accept levels from B1 (Intermediate) to C2 (Proficiency). We cannot accept Complete Beginners or Beginners on this course. Students whose mother tongue is English are welcome on this course. ANIMAL HUSBANDRY Students learn about animal welfare and ethics, animal health and disease, animal behaviour, practical animal husbandry and work experience in the land-based sector. ANIMAL CARE & BEHAVIOUR We feel that a connection with animals is enriching, calming and fulfilling. Feeding mealworms to a gecko, trying to exercise a kinkajou, or listening to the calls of our primates – brings something to the lives of the young people who are privileged to be able to enjoy these opportunities. ANIMAL HANDLING Students look at wildlife conservation, both in captivity and in the wild, the ethics of keeping animals in captivity, how to health check their pets, and perhaps most enjoyably – take part in animal handling and feeding sessions, e.g. they are able to spend time feeding the white faced owl, cleaning out the Royal Pythons’ vivarium, or rearranging the branching in the home of the Siberian Chipmunks.
RESEARCH PROJECT Working in small groups, students complete daily research tasks based around their chosen topic of interest and linked to a species they have learned about. They then present their findings and conclusions within the class on the last day of the course. ZOO VISITS The programme also enables students to look beyond our own school campus. Students will get the opportunity to visit at least two Zoos locally in the duration of their course, where they will have the opportunity to take part in talks and get a unique behind the scenes access on visits. EXCURSIONS Zoology & Animal Management students will join Dicker’s English Plus students on full-day excursions at the weekend for the exciting, cultural and historic adventures to destinations and attractions around London and the South of England.
TYPICAL DAY Zoology and Animal Management students will receive 18 hours of tuition per week. Specialist topics include animal welfare and ethics, practical animal husbandry, animal behaviour, animal classification and conservation.
09.00 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY 10.15 ANIMAL CARE & BEHAVIOUR
11.30 ANIMAL HANDLING 13.30 RESEARCH PROJECT
To find out what animals are kept at Bede’s Zoo, please visit Bede’s Zoo Official Guidebook.
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