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Working with Wildlife (14-19yr olds)
August 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am – August 6, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
Are you aged between 14-19years old and interested in learning more about British wildlife and the work we do in rescue centres to help a variety of species?
Secret World are a respected source of expertise and centre of excellence where British wildlife can receive the best care. We share this knowledge with those who have a keen interest in learning more about caring for wildlife as well as those in a professional capacity, such as veterinary surgeons and nurses.
Our Wildlife Course for young people is suitable for anyone aged 14-19 years old who has an interest in wildlife. This course is ideal for anyone wanting to study ecology, conservation or veterinary science.
This Wildlife Course for young people will be run over 3 days. Each day consists of a mixture of lectures and practical sessions (please note there will be no direct contact with any of the wild animals in our care).
Those attending the course will receive a printed certificate in SWWR Working with Wildlife and a copy of the SWWR ‘Introduction to Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation’ book.
Course Tutors: George Bethell (SWWR Head of Education and Public Relations) and Felicity Whitehouse (SWWR Vet).
Date: 4th-6th August 2025 10am – 3pm
Day 1 – Introduction to treating British Wildlife
- Why do we treat British Wildlife?
- Health, Safety and Biosecurity
- Rescue equipment demonstration
- Lecture on animal handling
Day 2 – Caring for and treating British Wildlife
- Assessment and first aid practical including the use of cadavers
- Caring for young animals lecture
- Caring for Adult birds lecture
- Caring for Adult mammals lecture
Day 3 – Ready for Release
- Wildlife rehabilitation
- Soft release techniques
- Hard release techniques
- Post-release monitoring
- Tour of our facilities (no interaction with wild animals, but young people will be able to enjoy interactive displays and see state of the art facilities)
- Careers session
For those looking for accommodation in the area we have compiled the following list:
Accommodation options near Secret World Wildlife Rescue
Please note that Secret World is a working wildlife hospital and registered veterinary practice, as such there will be no contact with any of the animals in our care during your visit. This is to ensure the safety of visitors and maintain the highest level of welfare for our patients.
We are pleased to be able to offer a discounted rate for this course thanks to funding provided by Viridor’s We Share Community Fund.
