Job Experience Program – Chester Zoo

Job Experience Program – Chester Zoo, United Kingdom I joined the JEP because I was looking for new inspiration and ideas at work, especially in the ways of effectively reaching awareness of pupils and visitors.  I was expecting to find an inspiration and ideas for new educational activities. My aims was also to upgrade my …

Job Experience Program – Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Job Experience Program – Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane Hello! I am Connie from Ocean Park Hong Kong. JEP not just gave me one of an incredible experience in Lone Pine, but also offer me a chance to visit Australia, which is the first time in my life! Thank you Akane for arranging us different …

Job Experience Program – Wildlife Reserves Singapore

Hello everyone! I’m Jemima from Ocean Park Hong Kong. I went to Singapore for a remarkable trip with Wildlife Reserves Singapore in June and July. This journey is certainly beyond my expectation.  Thanks Wei Qian for creating an itinerary that enabled me to gain insight of the elements they included in education programme. I participated …

Job Experience Program – Ocean Park, Hong Kong

Hi everyone! I’m Bex from Twycross Zoo in the Midlands, UK and in late November I made my way to Hong Kong for an unforgettable trip with Ocean Park. In the 2.5 weeks spent with the education department, I attached to various teams within and observed a wide variety of programmes – it was a …

Job Experience Program – Zoos Victoria, Australia

IZE is excited to launch the Job Experience Program (JEP) in 2017 where IZE members can apply for a job experience at another IZE Institution.     Hello! I’m Emilia, Community Engagement Coordinator at Wellington Zoo in New Zealand. I took part in the International Zoo Educator’s Association Job Experience Programme (IZE JEP) from 13 …

In Country Training – Guatemala

  ICT experience in Guatemala The participants of the “Regional Training Workshop on Education and Conservation” in Guatemala tell us about their experience at the event: “Having the opportunity to experience the Latin American Meeting on Education and Conservation was something extraordinary for my professional and personal development, especially representing the Society of Zoos and …

Job Experience Program – Busch Gardens Tampa & Seaworld Orlando

IZE is excited to launch the Job Experience Program (JEP) in 2017 where IZE members can apply for a job experience at another IZE Institution.   On the Oct 14-20, I went to Busch Gardens Tampa with Jess (Lisbon Oceanarium), Nicky (Twycross Zoo) and Kirsty (Auckland Zoo) for the Job Experience Programme (JEP). From left to …

Job Experience Program – San Diego Zoo

IZE is excited to launch the Job Experience Program (JEP) in 2017 where IZE members can apply for a job experience at another IZE Institution. Farrah Cheung, from Ocean Park, is the first participant in the IZE Job Experience Program. She is currently at San Diego Zoo and took time to share some thoughts with …