Master of Applied Science

During my 2 months of working at the Rakwena Crocodile Farm, most of my job consisted of crocodile hatchling husbandry, including training the young crocodiles how to eat. I also had to make sure the incubation room still functioned properly, and occasionally took guests on crocodile tours.

My work at Ratho Game Reserve consisted of making a coffee table book highlighting Ratho's most interesting natural features, historical sites, archaeological sites, farming industries, accommodation, and activities for visitors. I also had to make a map of the reserve, as well as assist in the construction of new roads and walking trails.

BSc Honours in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

BTech in Nature Conservation

National Diploma for Nature Conservation

As part of my practical year for my National Diploma in Nature Conservation (TUT), I worked as a reptile park assistant in the Reptile Park of the National Zoological Garden (AKA Pretoria Zoo). During that time, I gained experience in reptile identification and handling, environmental education as well as animal husbandry and enrichment. The environmental education activities were not limited to teaching school groups about reptiles at the reptile park, but also dealt with educating school groups about owls and domesticated farm animals in other parts of the zoo. For completion of the Diploma, I also submitted a proposed management plan for the Mokopane Biodiversity Conservation Centre, which functions as a satellite station of the National Zoological Garden.