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Animal Research Intern

Conservation & Research Intern at Woburn Safari Park To Suit Individuals Seeking an Industrial Year Placement

Purpose of placement: 
Assisting with conservation projects and animal research throughout the park, 3 days a week.

Dates:
Starting September 2025

Key tasks: 
•    Participate in in-house research projects; conducting non-invasive (mostly observational) research.
•    Participate in conservation projects taking place, including surveying and data input.  
•    Communicate findings with the research department, animal teams and, where appropriate, to the wider zoo world. 
•    Assist with annual animal welfare audits of all taxa across the park.
•    Possible lab work where required. 

Experience/Learning opportunities: 
•    Data collection, statistical analysis and paper write up
•    Training in conservation skills 
•    Basic lab skills
•    Experience working around an animal collection  

The successful person should have the following: 
•    Previous experience of working with animals – does not need to be with exotic animals 
•    Excellent communication skills 
•    Relevant IT skills 
•    Understanding and appreciation of health and safety 
•    Strong interest in animal management and conservation 
•    Hard working and able to manage own time well, working independently and within a team
•    MUST have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle to reach the workplace – no public transport is available to the park.
•    This placement will only be accepted as part of a relevant qualification 

This is a voluntary placement, with no payment offered, for a maximum period of a year. You will need to have the ability to financially support yourself for the entire length of the placement.

We are looking for a candidate who is willing and able to commit for a minimum of 10 months and available to work 3 days per week – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Regrettably we are unable to offer accommodation.  

To comply with Health & Safety Regulations, all employees working with animals must be 18 or over.