Zoo Academy application form (ZSL Whipsnade Zoo)

If you would like to apply to ZSL London Zoo Academy as well, please follow this link and complete the ZSL London Zoo application form.

Due to the high demand for spaces on these courses, the applications go through a selection process. Places are NOT allocated on a first come, first served basis. Therefore, please use this opportunity to tell us why you would make an excellent Zoo Academy student.

Please state which of the Whipsnade Zoo courses you would you like to attend (each lasts eight days) in order of preference.

1st choice *

We will do our best to place you on your first choice of dates, but due to the high demand for these courses, we may not be able to fulfil this request. There is usually more demand for the summer courses so if it is possible for you to attend any of the Saturday courses, think about doing so.

2nd choice *

3rd choice *

4th choice *

5th choice *

6th choice *

Student's full name *

Date of birth (DD/MM/YY) *

Full home address (including postcode) *

Student's mobile number *

Student's email address *

School/college *

If other, please expand

What previous experience have you had working with animals? *

Why do you want to attend the Zoo Academy course at ZSL London Zoo? *

What do you expect to gain from the course? *

Do you have any allergies, phobias, medical conditions that will influence your performance in these practical tasks? *

This information will not affect your application but we may use it to adapt activities to enable you take part fully.

Are you or is your parent/guardian a ZSL Member, Fellow or Patron?

ZSL Member

ZSL Fellow

ZSL Patron

Name of parent or guardian *

This is necessary for payment and consent

Email address of parent or guardian *

This is necessary for payment and consent

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