Teen/Young Adult Learning

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.

We offer a number of courses focusing on wildlife first aid and rehabilitation. Our latest addition to our courses is a 3 day short course for young people looking to get an introduction into working with wildlife.

Our Wildlife Course for young people is suitable for anyone aged 16-19 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 with 4 hours of teaching (plus breaks) on each day.

Explore your passion for wildlife, check out the dates and course details below and book your place today.

Those attending the course will receive a printed certificate in SWWR Working with Willdife. As an extra incentive, those attending will also receive a voucher for £10 off the SWWR ‘Introduction to Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation’ book.

Course Tutors: George Bethell (Learning and Engagement Officer at SWWR) and Molly Ellis (Head of Volunteering) with course materials prepared by Sarah Tingvoll and Daniel Bryant (Animal Care Section Leaders SWWR) and Charlotte Wroe (Wildlife Release Coordinator SWWR).

£120 for 3 day course

July 25^th, 26^th and 27th

Day 1 – Introduction to treating British Wildlife (5 hours)

• Why do we treat British Wildlife?
• Health, Safety and Biosecurity
• Rescue equipment
• Animal handling

Day 2 – Caring for and treating British Wildlife (5 hours)

• Assessment and first aid
• Caring for young animals
• Caring for Adult birds
• Caring for Adult mammals

Day 3 – Ready for Release (5 hours)

• Wildlife rehabilitation
• Soft release techniques
• Hard release techniques
• Post-release monitoring