A talk on working in animal conservation by Claire Pipe of Twycross Zoo, UK. Delivered as part of the Careers After Biological Sciences seminar series at the University of Leicester.
(c) Claire Pipe (2008)
29. Getting There
• Module choices are very important
• My key modules
– Behavioural Ecology
– Wildlife Management and Population Biology
– Applied Ecology
– Behavioural Ecology in Nature
• Seek out extra curricular
– Conservation Activities
Claire Pipe
Conservation Officer
Twycross Zoo
30. Gain experience
• Volunteered as in Education Dept
• Worked full-time as Education Officer for
two years
• Attend as many learning experiences as
possible post grad
• Co-ordination of Conservation Fund and
Sustainability
Claire Pipe
Conservation Officer
Twycross Zoo
31. Top Tips
1) Think carefully about your module choices
2) Don’t underestimate modules that give you
underlying information
- Genes, Development and Inheritance
3) Pick a practical dissertation not research
4) Look at alternate routes to get there
5) Be prepared to do anything!
6) Be prepared to work for free!
Don’t expect a big salary!
7)
Claire Pipe
Conservation Officer
Twycross Zoo