Study
There is an ever-increasing need for people qualified in the fields of Zoology, Ethology and post-graduate Veterinary Sciences. The School will provide a chance to study a variety of animals in captive and semi-captive environments. The professors and students will live within the conservation park. Field trips, films and videos will be used as teaching aids, in addition to postgraduates giving lectures in their respective field to the students.
Courses
Suggested courses are as follows:
TOURIST GUIDES
Upgrading (as per Tourist Minister guide lines)
PARK RANGER COURSE (21 days)
General Wildlife Dynamics
Handling of Wild Animals
Animal Care
Tranquillising
Restraining
Simple Veterinary Techniques
First-Aid and CPR
Management of Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Recognition and Precaution of Poisonous Snakes
Rudimentary Course on Local Flora and its Medical Uses
The following courses are designed for local and international students with a
Bachelor of Science degree.
ONE MONTH COURSE
General Wildlife Dynamics– Learning about each species specific needs to survive and reporduce
Handling and Care of Rehabilitating orang utans
Simple Veterinary Techniques (optional)
First Aid and CPR
Basic Zoology
Diets
THREE MONTH COURSE
All the above plus:
Common Animal Diseases
Zoonosis (diseases transferred from animal to man)
Restraining and Tranquilising of Wild Animals (relocations, operations, etc.)
Recognition of Snakes, Butterflies and Beetles
POST-GRADUATE COURSE (starting July 2012)
Zoology
Ethology
Diseases
Diets
Tranquillising
Handling and Care of Wild Animals
ETHOLOGY COURSE– B.Sc. Up to M.Sc. Degree (3 Years duration)
Animal Behaviour/Psychology
General wildlife Dynamics
Handling Wild Animals
Husbandry and Reproduction
Nursery Care
Hygiene
Diets and Nutrition
Simple Veterinary Techniques
Zoonosis and Diseases of Wild Animals
Recognition and Precaution of Poisonous Snakes
Local Flora and its Medical Uses
Resources Management
Reforestation of Degraded Land
Management of Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Restraint of Injured Animals
Tranquillising and Restraining Wild Animals
Veterinary Assistant Training
The school of Ethology will train students to become qualified to work in safari parks and preserves worldwide. Ph.D. candidates will be invited to do their thesis on specific animals. They will have hands on experience and can train other students. Their data for their thesis will be published in their own Universities.