Thailand’s Zoological Park Organization organised its first annual experience-based academic occasion, ‘To Be A Zoo Vet.’ The initiative was geared toward offering hands-on experiences to budding veterinarians in real zoological settings. The occasion unfolded over two days from July 15 at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo, situated in Chon Buri’s Sri Racha district.
The revolutionary camp was attended by 20 students nearing the tip of their secondary schooling. It was designed and facilitated by consultants from the Conservation and Research Institute, Khao Kheow Open Zoo, and HelloAUDA – famend as industry leaders in science and know-how training design. The camp aimed to boost the worth of conservation and analysis work by making it extra accessible via pioneering learning strategies.
Atthaporn Sriheran, Director of the Zoological Park Organization hailed its “success.”
Emphasising the practical strategy taken in ‘To Be A Zoo Vet,’ he added…
“The individuals had been able to study from actual experiences alongside professional veterinarians and specialists. The curriculum was developed by a team led by the Conservation and Research Institute, in partnership with Khao Kheow Open Zoo and HelloAUDA.”
The engaging programme lined diversified features of zoo veterinary providers. Underground explored roles including: A vet curator, who expertly manages the zoo system; a vet practitioner, specialising in wildlife care; and a vet pathologist, an expert in animal post-mortem. The attendees additionally engaged in actions centred round animal welfare in zoos and hands-on wildlife care outdoors animals’ natural habitats..