Staff and students in the Animal Management Department at St Helens College recently re-homed over 20 new animals including a 6ft Python and a Razor-backed Musk Turtle, which brings the total number of species in the department to 65.
Due to fantastic facilities such as the outdoor farm, indoor units and aviary, and strong links with a variety of rescue centres and local zoo’s including Knowsley Safari Park, Animal Management staff and students welcome the opportunity to re-home animals and ensure their welfare.
It also provides a unique learning environment for students, who are able to work with exotic species and develop their knowledge base, fully preparing them for progression to university and the animal management industry.
The new animals that have recently joined the department include:
- Group of Jungle Nymphs
- 2 Boer Goats
- 3 Red Eyed Tree Frogs
- 6 Ducks
- 4 Chickens
- 1 Rat
- 4 Rabbits
- 1 Baby Snake
Previously re-homed animals include two Japanese Raccoon Dogs (Tanuki), African Dormice, a Red Tegu Lizard and Leafcutter Ants!
Want to work alongside these new animals next September? Come along to our Open Event on Thursday 7th October, 5.00pm - 7.00pm, to find out more.
