How Do You Get a Job in a Zoo?

Delivery Partner:
Royal Zoological Society of Scotland

Curriculum Links:
Health & Wellbeing, Languages, Skills & Interdisciplinary Learning		 Suitable Audience:
P6, P7, S1, S2, S3		 Start/End Dates:
September 2026 - June 2027		 Timetable Availability:
 See dates below
Number of Sessions:
1		 Session Duration:
50 Minutes		 Repetition Frequency:
Termly		 Max Capacity:
20 classes per session


Description:

Explore the world of work with our virtual tour of the zoo, exploring our grounds and enclosures whilst considering the variety of amazing roles needed at to support our wildlife conservation charity.

The aim of this session is to support learners understanding of the varied career pathways and skills associated with working for a wildlife conservation charity...from blacksmith to geneticist, retail to rhinos and beyond.

Our Virtual Zoo Tours will take place on the following dates and times:

  • Tuesday 22nd September 2026 10.00am
  • Thursday 12th November 2026 1.00pm
  • Wednesday 10th February 2027 10.00am

In addition to the Virtual Zoo Tours we have the online resources via Zoodle for follow up learning. Activities in our online learning include further information and activities on:

  • Our Wildlife Conservation Charity
  • A Jobs Quiz – which role would suit you?
  • Role profile – Learn about the skills and requirements of the variety of jobs
  • CV building and review – can you tell the difference between a good CV and one that needs work?
  • Applying for a job – What does this involve?
  • Interview Skills – How to prepare, some questions and scenarios
  • Career Progression – How can you work towards a dream job? Learn more about our teams work experience.
  • Further resources

This virtual session and accompanying materials are suitable for P6-S3 and is aligned to the following curriculum links from CfE Career Education Standards 3-18:

  • HWB 2/3-20a
  • HWB 2/3-20a
  • LT 2/3-02a
  • LIT4-02a

DYW Context:
This 1 hour session and associated resources: https://learning.rzss.org.uk/course/view.php?id=251, allow learners to explore careers in a novel environment, considering real world application of skills through virtual interaction with our specialist Discovery and Learning Team.

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