Volunteering at Qld Zoo

[FriendOfTheZoo]

Hi all,

With the TAFE course I'm doing, I must do 100hrs voluntary work in a zoo sometime in the next 12 month period, and complete a list of practical work.

If you had to choose your top 3 zoo's in Qld which would you choose?

I've already volunteered for 10 months at Australia Zoo (although it was back in 05/06), so not sure I want to go back there. I think I'd rather check out a different institution.

I was thinking of a toss up between Darling Downs Zoo (which I've driven past, but didn't have time to actually stop & visit ) and Rockhampton Zoo. Not sure who to choose as my #3 choice?

I live in Victoria, so will have to fly/drive/accom wherever I go.

 

[Steve Robinson]

Thanks for the thought but, unfortunately the DDZ volunteer program is currently full.

 

[FriendOfTheZoo]

Oh that's a shame. For the whole 12 months.

Oh well back to the drawing board.

 

[ZYBen]

Why do you have to do it in QLD? sounds like an expensive choice judging from your location.

 

[FriendOfTheZoo]

Yes - TAFE course is based in Qld - Work Cover Qld will only allow us to do it in Qld unfortunately.

 

[Steve Robinson]

Which Queensland TAFE course are you doing?

 

[FriendOfTheZoo]

Cert III Native Animal Rehabilitation.

It's not offered in any other state. Hence doing it via a Qld TAFE.

 

[Steve Robinson]

That's one reason why our vollie program is well and truly full up.

One of our keepers is doing this course - it certainly is a demanding one. Good luck with it.

 

[FriendOfTheZoo]

Yeah - It's a bit tough, but the teacher is great.

I have already done the Veterinary components of it, as I've also worked as a Vet Nurse in the past.

I'm not sure if they're offering it anymore though. I don't see it on their website starting this semester?

I bet you get a lot of the Gatton Ag & Vet Students at your Zoo also?