Dartmoor Zoo Conservation Careers

Conservation Careers is a two-day experience at Dartmoor Zoo for 13 to 18-year-olds who want to explore what working in zoos and conservation can involve. It is designed for young people who are interested in animals but are not yet sure which route they might want to take.

The programme covers zookeeping, education, veterinary work, grounds maintenance, marketing and more, giving participants a broad overview of the many roles that support a zoo. Sessions are led by Dartmoor Zoo’s education team, with support from other staff, and include practical tasks and workshops that bring the careers to life.

Everyone who attends receives a certificate and a reference letter that can be used as evidence for college and university applications. With places limited, it offers a useful chance to build experience, ask questions and learn about different pathways into animal and conservation careers.