Conservation Career Day – Chimpanzees and Pangolins

Are you in high school and have always dreamed of working in conservation, but don’t know where to start?

Join us for our brand new Conservation Career Days giving you to chance to get hands on and explore some of the fascinating areas of conservation.

Join us to discover how Chester Zoo is using camera traps and AI to learn more about species like chimpanzees and pangolins! We’ll be exploring different types of conservation technology being used to protect species through a variety of activities, talks and more. This will not only give you a taste of what real conservationists do in their jobs but will also equip you with skills you can use in a future conservation career!

Date:
Saturday 16 March 2024

Time:
10:30am – 3pm

Who it’s for?
Young people in secondary school years 7-9. Children should be booked into the school year group they are currently in. The school year runs from 1 September – 31 August.

What’s included?

• 1 day of activities relating to conservation technology and how it’s being used to help animals like chimpanzees and pangolins.
• A Certificate of Completion to show your budding conservationist has acquired the skills and knowledge they need!

Lunch is not included

Cost: £36 per person

Other info: If you have any queries about our Conservation Careers Days, please check our FAQs or email us at juniormembers@chesterzoo.org. Our Conservation Careers Days do not include any hands-on contact with any of the animals in the zoo, or behind-the-scenes access to any keeper areas.

We’ve got lots of events on offer which are suitable for a variety of ages. Keep an eye on our events page to discover more.