This is a one-day conference hosted at ZSL London Zoo and aimed at people aged 16+ who are interested in pursuing an animal based career. This conference will be most useful to students who know they would like to work with animals, but are not sure what direction to go in. There are many diverse and varied animal careers and this event will aim to give you an overview of some of them.
Conference Includes
- Over 20 different speakers from across ZSL
- Lunch and refreshments
- A ZSL goody bag
- Networking opportunities with the speakers
- More information at stands about volunteering and gaining experience
Date
- The next ZSL Animal Careers Conference will be on Tuesday 28th August 2018. Please email zooacademylz@zsl.org to be put on the mailing list for updates.
Tickets and Cost
Tickets are available to purchase now and will be sold at an early-bird rate of £105 until 30th April 2018 and from Tuesday 1 May, groups of 10 or more can take advantage of a groups discount at just £95 per person. After this date, the ticket will cost the full price of £125.
Please email zooacademylz@zsl.org for more information.
Example itinerary
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ZSL Animal Careers Conference |
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09.00 - 09.30 |
Arrival and Registration |
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09.30 - 10.00 |
Keynote Speech From a leading animal or environmental figure |
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10.00 - 11.15 |
Session 1: Animal Husbandry Short talks from different careers within this theme and a short practical activity |
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11.15 |
Coffee Break |
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11.45 - 13.00 |
Session 2: Veterinary Services Short talks from different careers within this theme and a short practical activity |
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13.00 |
Lunch |
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13.45 - 15.00 |
Session 3: Conservation Short talks from different careers within this theme and a short practical activity |
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15.00 |
Coffee Break |
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15.30 - 16.45 |
Session 4: Science and Research Short talks from different careers within this theme and a short practical activity |
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16.45 - 17.15 |
Session 5: Other Animal Careers |
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17.15 |
Closing Speech |
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17.30 |
Finish |
NB. Please note that timings and activities may be subject to change.
Please be aware that this event will cover many different animal careers within ZSL and although it will include animal keeping and veterinary work, it will not focus specifically on these. If you are interested only in a specific career, please have a look at our other programmes which include Zoo Academy, Zoo Veterinary Careers Day and Conservation Careers Day.
Please email zooacademylz@zsl.org for more information on these courses.
