Secret World Wildlife Rescue offers a range of curriculum-based lectures and practical training for colleges and universities, designed to support students studying animal care, veterinary science, conservation, and related subjects. Our sessions provide real-world insights into wildlife rehabilitation, legislation, biosecurity, and best practices in animal welfare.

We offer lectures in three formats to suit your institution’s needs:

• Online – Delivered via live webinars or pre-recorded sessions.
• At Secret World – Experience our wildlife rescue centre firsthand with an on-site lecture and optional practical session.
• At Your College or University – We can visit your institution to deliver in-person lectures and training.

Our expert-led lectures cover a wide range of wildlife rehabilitation and conservation topics, including:

• Legislation – The legal aspects of wildlife care and rehabilitation.
• Biosecurity – Best practices for preventing disease transmission in wildlife care.
• Wildlife First Aid and Triage – How to assess and provide initial care for injured animals.
• Rescue and Rehabilitation – The journey from rescue to release, including ethical considerations.
• Species-Specific Care – Understanding the needs of different British wildlife species.

For students looking to gain hands-on experience, lectures can be followed by practical training, including:

• Fluid Administration Techniques  – Techniques for young or dehydrated wildlife, including Gavaging (tube feeding)
• Wing Bandaging – Techniques for stabilising injured birds.
• Wildlife Handling – Safe and effective ways to handle different species.
• Tour of Our Facilities – See our rescue and rehabilitation work in action.

As part of your visit, why not have a chat with our Volunteer Coordinator to explore opportunities for gaining further experience? We offer:

• Volunteering – Get involved in day-to-day wildlife care.
• Student Placements – Longer-term opportunities for those studying relevant subjects.

Please note that volunteering and placements are only available to those aged 18 and over.

If you are interested in arranging a lecture, practical session, or online talk, please contact us at Learning@secretworld.org to discuss your requirements.