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 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 hands on practical sessions.

Those attending the course will receive a printed certificate in SWWR Working with Wildlife. 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 (SWWR Learning and Engagement Officer) and Liz Mullineaux (SWWR Scientific Advisor).

£150 for 3 day course

Date: 26th-28th July 2023  10am – 3pm

Day 1 – Introduction to treating British Wildlife

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

Day 2 – Caring for and treating British Wildlife 

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

Day 3 – Ready for Release

• Wildlife rehabilitation
• Soft release techniques
• Hard release techniques
• Post-release monitoring
• Camera trapping
• Careers session

For a comprehensive programme of each days event please click here

For those looking for accommodation in the area we have compiled the following list:

Accommodation options near Secret World Wildlife Rescue