Libby Ward Email & Phone Number

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Manchester, United Kingdom

Halifax, United Kingdom

I have recently joined the student survey team helping carry out surveys when my schedule permits. This allows me to expand my skills and knowledge on British wildlife (mainly Bats and a various Amphibian species), while adhering to health and safety practices and licensing.

Chester, United Kingdom

My time at Chester Zoo included the day-to-day husbandry of 14 species on the Giraffe section, including the upkeep and cleaning of enclosures while conforming to safe working practices. The section included species such like: Okapi, Lowland and Malayan Tapirs, African Forest Buffalo, Red River Hogs and Babirusa, amongst many more. I helped prepare and administer food and medication while keeping to strict time frames, as well as preparing browse and gaining knowledge of suitable tree… Show more My time at Chester Zoo included the day-to-day husbandry of 14 species on the Giraffe section, including the upkeep and cleaning of enclosures while conforming to safe working practices. The section included species such like: Okapi, Lowland and Malayan Tapirs, African Forest Buffalo, Red River Hogs and Babirusa, amongst many more. I helped prepare and administer food and medication while keeping to strict time frames, as well as preparing browse and gaining knowledge of suitable tree species as I progressed. I implemented environmental enrichment for various species and observed training of the Giraffe and Babirusa. Show less

Liverpool, United Kingdom

During my university degree, I was required to undertake a placement year in a sector relevant to my degree choice. During the 48 week placement as a Student Keeper Intern at Knowsley Safari, I was placed on the Elephant team.During this year, I was required to undertake the daily husbandry tasks of an animal keeper, such as feeding, cleaning and training to get an understanding of the challenges of maintaining and managing the needs of a variety of species, including the African… Show more During my university degree, I was required to undertake a placement year in a sector relevant to my degree choice. During the 48 week placement as a Student Keeper Intern at Knowsley Safari, I was placed on the Elephant team.During this year, I was required to undertake the daily husbandry tasks of an animal keeper, such as feeding, cleaning and training to get an understanding of the challenges of maintaining and managing the needs of a variety of species, including the African elephant, Giraffe, European Elk, Lowland Tapirs, Sitatunga, Egyptian Fruit Bats, and a variety of reptiles among other species.In order to work effectively and safely, I had to work well as a part of a team, as well as independently; aiding in the development of my communication and problem solving skills.I was lucky enough to assist in the daily training routine of four elephants. Training through operant conditioning while the secondary trainer performed other tasks. Some days I would take the role of secondary trainer and perform tasks, such as, washing feet, tail and scratching ears for blood desensitisation, all whilst ensuring safe procedure. While at Knowsley Safari, I undertook a study creating a body condition scoring chart for Red River Hogs. I was then given the opportunity to attend and present this at the 2017 BIAZA conference at Edinburgh Zoo, along with my final year dissertation. I regularly aided the team in carrying out 'Elephant experiences' for the public, by either sharing my knowledge about the species or demonstrating our training routine. I also helped to deliver educational sessions to children and adolescents aged from 5 years to 18 years, based on conservation and research on different mammal species. Show less

Malta

Master Of Science - Ms, Zoo Conservation Biology

Currently studying an MSc in Zoo Conservation Biology. I am completing the following modules: • Zoos and Conservation • Species.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Zoology, 2:1

I studied my BSc in Zoology at LJMU from 2013 to 2017. During this degree, I took the optional sandwich placement year to gain experience.

Level 3 Extended Diploma, Animal Management, Distinction*

High School