Caroline

How I got into animal care

I got my first job in my local zoo at the age of 16, helping out at weekends. I kept in contact with them when I went to University (to study English Literature), and when I graduated I returned as an Assistant Manager. Whilst working there I completed a Level 3 distance learning qualification in Zoo Animal Management, and I have since worked at Dudley Zoolgical Gardens and Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park, as well as doing some consultancy work for other animal collections.

I started at Askham Bryan College in January 2016.