We’re SO excited to welcome our first EVER Youth Board at Chester Zoo. This dynamic group of young people from a multitude of backgrounds, are on a mission to empower young people to take action for wildlife.
What does Chester Zoo mean to you?
I have always loved Chester Zoo since a small child, admiring the vast range of animals that the Zoo offers for all to see, with something new to see on every visit. As I grew older and started to pursue my career in the equine education sector, I have been able to truly appreciate the research and education work that Chester Zoo does towards promoting animal welfare and preventing extinction.
What does Chester Zoo mean to you?
Working alongside other young people with similar interests in a wider mission to prevent extinction is an opportunity that I could never turn down! Being able to be a voice for young people in conservation and raise awareness of the importance of young voices is important to me.
What do you hope to achieve from your role on the Chester Zoo’s Youth Board?
I hope that I can raise awareness about the amazing work that Chester Zoo does in preventing extinction through education. Being a voice for young people and promoting the benefits of this to other organisations is also something I am hoping to achieve in my role. Most importantly, I can’t wait to work alongside, and learn from, other Young Board members, and the Chester Zoo team to help towards achieving its mission of preventing extinction.
What would you communicate to your peers to inform and engage them into conservation projects within Chester Zoo and their wider local communities?
Engaging in conservation projects within Chester Zoo and your wider local communities can be fun, and free! It’s all about taking the first step outside of your comfort zone.
NOW is the time to ACT FOR WILDLIFE. Conservation is CRITICAL; species are under threat. TOGETHER we can make a BIG difference. Take action TODAY and join us in PREVENTING EXTINCTION.
OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS WORK IN SIX REGIONS AROUND THE GLOBE – REPRESENTING SOME OF THE PLANET’S MOST BIODIVERSE HABITATS. Discover more about our SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION work.