Images taken at Chester Zoo (Chester, Greater Manchester) 31/06/2019. Rhinos Giraffes Lions Tapirs
Category: Animals
Posts in relation to animals, veganism and mental health.
Blackpool Zoo photography
Images taken at Blackpool Zoo, Lancashire. (29/06/19). Giraffes Primates Sea Lions Otters
Zookeeper for a Day (2019).
Mum and I arrived promptly at Blackpool Zoo at 9am, following a smooth 45-minute drive, in preparation to be a Zookeeper for a Day. Much to my delight, we were the first on the car park (aside from the keepers!) and we excitedly cooed over baby rabbits hopping around the vacant area. I had previously… Continue reading Zookeeper for a Day (2019).
Volunteering – Idlewild Animal Sanctuary
Where: Idlewild Animal Sanctuary, Conwy Valley. North Wales. When? September 2017 - Present. I began volunteering at Idlewild Animal Sanctuary in September, 2017. I opted to partake in voluntary work alongside my university studies. I sent a message querying about volunteering, and was soon invited in for an induction. Roles: The sanctuary remains close to… Continue reading Volunteering – Idlewild Animal Sanctuary
Volunteering – Little Owl Farm
Where: Little Owl Farm, Oldham. Lancashire. https://m.facebook.com/LittleOwlFarm/#_%23_ When? February 2017 - Present. I began volunteering at Little Owl Farm in February, 2017. After an email and 3 bus rides lead me to finding myself at the farm for the first time. Roles: My roles at the farm include basic animal care and husbandry (Cleaning out,… Continue reading Volunteering – Little Owl Farm
Chester Zoo 31/05/2019
I've been a regular, proud visitor of Chester Zoo from an early age. I became introduced to the Zoo during fulfilling and memorable family visits as I grew and developed and learned more about a variety of different animal species. I distinctively recall standing in awe, gazing at the towering Giraffes and becoming mesmerised by… Continue reading Chester Zoo 31/05/2019
Veganism and recovery – cruelty free healing
In April 2016, I made the incredible decision of transitioning to Veganism. Something other than an Instagram fad, but a lifestyle always rising in popularity, involving love, peace and contentment. And, of course, joy for all beings. Standing out from my family, I had never been a keen meat eater. I would never opt for… Continue reading Veganism and recovery – cruelty free healing
Animal Therapy – The therapy extending beyond four walls
Today I want to talk about a kind of therapy that is more than sitting in a room with a trained therapist. Animal therapy. As with each day that comes I am learning more about the benefits and uses of animals in people's daily lives and individual roads to recovery from various issues, meaning I… Continue reading Animal Therapy – The therapy extending beyond four walls
Blackpool Zoo – Zoo keeper for a day (2017).
On the 19th November, 2017, I was lucky enough to have the wonderful experience of being a Zookeeper for the day at Blackpool Zoo alongside my beautiful cousin, Savannah. I would firstly like to point out that the experience was the most enjoyable, informative and well organised experience I have endured. And one I'd, wholeheartedly,… Continue reading Blackpool Zoo – Zoo keeper for a day (2017).
My Tickle a Tapir experience – Blackpool Zoo
On the 25th March 2018 I had the opportunity to meet the two gorgeous Brazilian Tapirs at Blackpool Zoo (for the second time) when carrying out the `Tickle a Tapir’ experience. I chose to book myself onto the experience following on from my Zookeeper day, where I developed a keen interest in Tapirs and fell… Continue reading My Tickle a Tapir experience – Blackpool Zoo
