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Careers and courses

Learn more about conservation and the animal kingdom, plus find out about careers with animals.

Zoo Academy

Stocktake 2011ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo are pleased to announce the return of our exciting animal based courses designed for 15-17 year olds who wish to become vets, vet nurses, zoo keepers or complete other animal related studies.

Applications for Zoo Academy are now closed for 2013.

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Careers Advice

Weighing and Chip Reading a Meerkat
 Careers - Zoo Keeper
Careers - Curator
Careers - Research Scientist
Careers - Education Officer
Careers - Presenter

Work experience

Anteater and keeper Every year we offer a number of placements at ZSL London Zoo for young people who genuinely intend to pursue an animal or conservation-related career.
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Volunteering

Vounteer and Touch Table
 If you are interesting in getting involved with ZSL why not volunteer at ZSL London Zoo or ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.
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