{"id":125677,"date":"2023-05-24T09:04:58","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T08:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/?p=125677"},"modified":"2024-03-11T16:57:08","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T16:57:08","slug":"reaseheath-zookeeper-shares-incredible-career-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/reaseheath-zookeeper-shares-incredible-career-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"Reaseheath Zookeeper shares incredible career journey"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='avia-slideshow av-li0ehdf2-cf082da6891555588598691ca9e40288 avia-slideshow-featured_large av_slideshow avia-slide-slider  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied avia-slideshow-1' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 61.946902654867%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-li0ehdf2-cf082da6891555588598691ca9e40288__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-125678 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-125678\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Reaseheath-Mini-Zookeeper-Alan-Woodward-header-1017x630.jpg\" width=\"1017\" height=\"630\" title='Reaseheath Mini Zookeeper Alan Woodward header' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-drdwval-30cbe8bf2eda2d62a13dd915fa14042a\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-drdwval-30cbe8bf2eda2d62a13dd915fa14042a{\nmargin-top:-50px;\nheight:1px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-drdwval-30cbe8bf2eda2d62a13dd915fa14042a hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_slideshow  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-li0ecbok-db019ed667d7770a16d23fe364f3ec8e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>Alan Woodward, who is a Zookeeper at Reaseheath Mini Zoo, shares his incredible career journey within the Animal Management sector and his advice to anyone thinking about following a similar career path.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alan\u2019s first steps in Animal Management\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our Zookeeper Alan Woodward started his first zoo role when he was just 11 years old in Barry, South Wales.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He knew from an early age that he wanted to have a career with animals, collecting animal books, model animals and volunteering with friends to work at his local zoo. Here he gained invaluable knowledge at weekends and school holidays working under supervision with monkeys, sea lions, flamingos, lions and tigers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After six years at the zoo he moved to Chester Zoo, after impressing the Mottershead family with his knowledge and enthusiasm.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alan also had a large variety of pets at home which included small monkeys and birds, reptiles and bred five species of chameleon.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When we asked him why he wanted to go into animal management he replied:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt\u2019s a vocation really, an extremely rewarding way of life.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zoo life\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alan spent 40 years at Chester Zoo and in that time had an abundance of incredible experiences.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In charge of his own section called \u201cWhipsnade\u201d his team looked after a varied selection of animals including polar bears, hunting dogs, jaguars, giant otters, sea lions, bongo antelope and more. His study with Alison Cronin, Director of Monkey World, was a particular highlight looking into the behaviour of polar bears which reduced stereotypical behaviour by 75% by introducing activities that they were most likely to do in the wild. His team were also the first to breed the cheetahs and giant otters.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During this time Alan had the chance to hand rear a lion, Tejas, which is one of Alan\u2019s lifetime highlights. Sixteen years ago, Tejas was given into Alan\u2019s care and reared from home in the first few weeks of his life.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These very special moments are captured on YouTube clips, called Zoo Days, and show the unique bond and relationship that they built over the years. Tejas is now in a Zoo in France where Alan has been a number of times to visit, and they still remember each other fondly.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Opportunities and travelling the world\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alan has travelled extensively, both privately and with his role as a zookeeper, rehabilitating cheetahs in Namibia and training zoo staff in Zambia. As well as being very approachable and friendly, his knowledge and experience with a vast range of animals is second to none. He has been Vice Chairman of the local Fauna and Flora Association of which they had a large following and had the opportunity to meet Jayne Goodall and the conservationist Ian Redman. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When asked which is his favourite animal, of which he finds a very hard question to answer, he settles on the big cats. It\u2019s because they are so charismatic and keep you on your toes. Alan believes you have to really get to know and understand your animals that you are looking after and that is the key of being a successful zookeeper. You can then easily spot when things are going wrong and be able to rectify situations quickly. The worst thing is to become complacent with any animal as that is when things can become dangerous very quickly.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why does Alan think Reaseheath is the best place to work and study animal management?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;The Reaseheath Zoo is very unique and has a wide range of animals to work with. You have the time and right environment to be able to work closely with a range of animals including lemurs, meerkats, bush dogs, a serval and tapir, owls, otter and reptiles to name a few. The zoo is by no means small in variety of animals, but it is smaller than larger zoos and that means that you have the chance to get up close to the animals and build a rapport.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What would you say to someone that would like to study animal management?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;This isn\u2019t a job for everyone but if you have the right attitude, are devoted and not afraid to work hard, then it can be the most rewarding career in the world. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;There are many careers that you can explore with animal management, in conservation, wildlife abroad, zoo work, veterinary, nutrition, behaviour and research based. Stay focused and get involved with as many new experiences that you possibly can, either volunteering or through study, so that you can work out the best route for you.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you would like to enquire about Animal Management courses at Reaseheath please email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:enquiries@reaseheath.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">enquiries@<\/span><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/reaseheath.ac.uk\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reaseheath.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/further-education\/courses\/animal-management\/\">Animal Management course pages<\/a> of our website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you would like to follow our Zoo page on Facebook click here:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reaseheathzoo\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reaseheathzoo<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you would like to watch Alan in action with Tejas please click here:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Xgqb4iTa0WI\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Xgqb4iTa0WI<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-li0eqcsu-b405f7e1d76c5a944ae9b8ab9c2b9474\">\n#top .avia-gallery.av-li0eqcsu-b405f7e1d76c5a944ae9b8ab9c2b9474 .avia-gallery-thumb a{\nwidth:33.3333%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-gallery av-li0eqcsu-b405f7e1d76c5a944ae9b8ab9c2b9474 avia_animate_when_visible  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr  avia_lazyload avia-gallery-animate avia-gallery-1'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><meta itemprop=\"contentURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/reaseheath-zookeeper-shares-incredible-career-journey\/\"><div class='avia-gallery-thumb'><a 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