Please note; We have some very exciting renovations and construction works taking place! 

This may cause one or two species to be off show, please check our animal page for up to date information.

Work Experience/Volunteers

Volunteers/Work Placement Students

If you are studying towards a career in wildlife conservation or zoology, the New Forest Wildlife Park does offer opportunities for work experience placements. 

We are currently full for work experience placements and volunteer placements for 2024.

We will open the books briefly September 2024 for 2025 applications, spaces are VERY limited.

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What you need

You must have the following:

  • Be at least 18 years of age or over.
  • Be studying a conservation/wildlife/zoology/animal management based course at college or university.
  • Wanting a career in a zoological or conservation based setting.

Please provide the following:

  • A full current C.V
  • A well formed cover letter explaining your college course, your aims and ambitions and a little bit about yourself
  • Have a letter of recommendation from your course tutor.
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How to apply

We consider government industry placements (one day a week for a year) or block placements of two/ three weeks.

Successful candidates will be offered an interview at the zoo.

Please apply via email (we only accept applications direct form the applicant) to Shanna Dymond.

We cannot accept placements during our busy times/Easter and summer school holidays.

Email Shanna for placement opportunities

NFWP Lowerres 07945

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