ZOO LICENSING COURSE (2 DAYS )
£350 (+ VAT) per person Delivered by Matt Hartley, Zoo and Wildlife Specialist
8th – 9th July 2013 ZSL London Zoo, Regent's Park, London
This is an in-depth two day course specifically covering all aspects of zoo licensing. Set in the grounds of ZSL London Zoo, the two day course comprises of lectures, group activities and discussions.
Course Content
• The Modern Zoo Range, structure, value, works and industry • Introduction and the Basics of Zoo Licensing The Zoo Licensing Act, resources, clarifications, dispensations, process and inspection, roles and responsibilities, other legislation, a new zoo, closing a zoo, enforcements, offenses and penalties, fees and charges. • Education Research & Conservation in Zoos Education in zoos, conservation and research projects in zoos • The Visitor Experience Animal interactions, walk through and drive through exhibits, zoonoses, venomous animals, public health and safety, outreach activities, public facilities. • Assessment of Zoo Animal Management Ethics in zoos, animal acquisition, veterinary care, record keeping and assessment, CITES, staff training, escapes and drills. • Animal Care Provision of food and water, suitable environments, animal health care, normal behaviour, fear and distress, transportation and movements.
Course also includes: • Buffet lunch refreshments • Signed Certificate of Attendance • Course notes / hand-outs
MEET OUR TRAINER
Matt Hartley - Zoo and Wildlife Specialist
Matt Hartley has worked in zoos and with wildlife for twenty years starting as a volunteer keeper at London Zoo whilst undertaking his veterinary degree at the Royal Veterinary College.
In summer breaks he participated in wildlife surveying in Kenya and disease research in Botswana. During clinical years Matt worked with the Gatehouse Veterinary Practice covering Chester Zoo and Knowsley Safari Park and completed an elective period with the veterinary team at London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo Park.
On graduation Matt was appointed as assistant vet at Howletts and Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks where he gained huge experience with rhinos, elephants, primates and carnivores.